Dirty water dogs

It seems like I remember someone saying they put a small amount of vinegar in the pan of the hotdogs and it keeps them from discoloring? Anyone else remember this? Also I have heard of some adding spices to the hot dog water, anyone in here do this?

I'll see if I can find that thread... I remember CSD saying adding a smoked sausage to the water with the dogs for added flavor.

Here it is: http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9881

I mix my Polish with my hot dogs in the same water pan. Some of the spicing from the Polish is absorbed in the water. Dogs discolor if kept in water too long. I wouldn't suggest adding vinegar. A customer with an acid reflex problem may have an allergic reaction.

CSD
Born in Chicago
Raised in Chicago
Moved to Wisconsin
Selling Vienna Beef hot dogs and Polish

I mix mine all in the same water, they do become discolored if theey sit for maany hours, but if the sit that long you aint making money! I just add them in as I sell them!

Hambone

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