4th of July Hot Dogs

A Cook Named Matt | Matt Broussard
Cook Time

150 minutes

Cuisine

American BBQ

Category

Main Course

4th of July Hot Dogs

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 lbs pork butt or shoulder ground
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon pink curing salt #1
  • 1/2 tablespoon Spiceology Paprika Ground
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dry milk powder
  • 1 1/2 cup iced water
  • Hog casing

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients except water in a stand mixer or food processor until really fine.
  2. Slowly pour in water while mixing to emulsify.
  3. Store in fridge until needed.
  4. Soak casings in water for about fifteen minutes.
  5. Rinse casings thoroughly by filling with water about five times.
  6. Load up hot dog stuffer with filling and the load up nozzle with the casing. Remove air and then tie a knot at the end of it.
  7. Once stuffed go ahead and twist into links of desired length.
  8. Smoke at 200°F, Roast at 200°F, or poach at 180°F until internal temp reaches 145-150°F.

  9. Immediately drop into ice water and store in fridge till needed.