1. Hotdogs and Sausages
One of the most popular processed meat treats that people of all ages from
many countries have come to love is the all-American cheese dog. With a
generous amount of chunky cheese that melts as you fry or grill it, cheese dogs
make a great tasting sandwich by simply slapping in a bun with mayonnaise,
mustard and catsup.
Filipinos with a penchant of making their spaghetti sweet, use catsup in addition
to or as a substitute for tomato sauce, then top it with sliced hotdogs.
In an effort to make things a bit healthier, processed meat manufacturers have
added chicken or turkey hotdogs (some even make hotdogs from tuna and
promote its omega-3 fatty acid content and its attributed health benefits) to
their product line after the standard hotdog and cheesedog. These have
become favorites among restaurants, fast foods and hotels which make them a
part of their breakfast menu selection because these offer a healthier
alternative to those who refrain from eating red meat.
Large manufacturers make premium quality hotdogs, with absolutely no
extenders with the resulting product having a delicate taste and texture that
goes very well in deli platters or cocktails. These can be simply steamed and
served in a bun or pan-fried and served with rice and eggs. More reasonably
priced hotdogs sometimes have extenders made with texturized vegetable
protein.
German franks are extra big and meaty hotdogs without the red casing; great
on a stick roasted over a campfire with marshmallows for father-son bonding.
At home, serve it grilled or fried; as a hot snack on a bun with condiments.
Hungarian-style sausages are dried and smoked to achieve a distinguishable
aroma, slightly dry and spicy flavor. These are great for barbecue, brushed with
your favorite sauce and served with a variety of relishes.
Old English pork sausages are made using a traditional recipe with barbecue
smoked flavor. This European-inspired sausage is blended with English spices
and filled into hog casings. Best grilled or pan-fried to develop a crisp skin and
served with mashed potatoes for authentic English “bangers and mash”. If you
want an authentic European experience, do as the English who just boil these
sausages and serve with pretzels and beer!
Mix sliced or chopped up sausages in pasta sauce for added depth of flavor.
For raw sausages, you can take the meat out of the casing and use this as a
substitute for ground meat and not need to season it.

2. Feeling creative while throwing a party? Create a hotdog bar and let your
friends and family create their own masterpiece with their choice of topping or
relish. Score lightly, panfry or grill and serve as a main course with rice, potato
salad or coleslaw.
Did you know that though hotdogs and sausages are usually fried, you can
lessen the fat and make the flavor milder by simply boiling or steaming them?
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