How long are the dogs good for in the freezer? I used 1 gal bags and placed them in the freezer and I noticed after 4 days they have frost on the dogs.

I have had a large original package from Sams in our freezer for 4 years or more - think it is history?

Ok thanks I was worried becouse of the frost on the Dogs. I need to look for better zip locks.

Hey Slick, There is alot of moisture on Hotdogs. I open up a 10lb box and sometimes its all frosted. I don't know if its your bags or just the nature of the beast. As long as there are not freezer burned your fine. ....Bill

BigSlicks


How long are the dogs good for in the freezer? I used 1 gal bags and placed them in the freezer and I noticed after 4 days they have frost on the dogs.

Call the maker, they will tell you exactly how long they can remain frozen. Get this kinda info straight from the source and you will make out better.

I just did my restaurant managers exam last week. If there is a lot of frost buildup on your frozen items, it could indicate that it has thawed and frozen multiple times. It's probably best to throw it out.

no it's not, consult with "that'smydawg"'s answer.

Thought 6 Mos was frozen state of Dogs life.
Every case I get has expiration date but used in less than a week. Most meat less than a year.

Hi,

I've had my restaurant for three years.   I have bought expired polish sausage from my vendor.  they keep it deep frozen for years.  Really.
Thaw it and grill it, cannot tell the difference. 

leagueparkfoods.com

That is good news - they look good even tho in the freezer for 4 yrs plus.

You would be better off never even freezing them. Dogs are fully cooked from the factory and keep perfectly well being refrigerated. That said freezing stuff for years and then serving it to a customer years later is crazy. I shut down three months a year and then restock fresh each year....the leftover stock is good enough for me to eat but not for folks paying cash and expecting quality stuff. Just my take, but I'll take a three week refrigerated dog over a month old frozen and thawed one-the cycle will changed the texture-the difference is subtle but there....so unless you buy a month's worth of dogs at a time...

But Cat if you buy frozen and never thaw they are good forever. At least I can't tell the difference but then that’s just my opinion.

I also think the art of the dog has been overblown a tad. I know guys and gals I love a good dog as well. But that said it is a hot dog and as far as I know there has not been a Grammy, Emmy, or Nobel Peace Prize been awarded to a HOT DOG. That is unless I missed it? LOL

I see and fully understand post here when a new hot dog vendor just wants to and in fact can’t wait to get out there on the street and shoot a decretive swirl of mustard on a dog, but when it’s the ultimate dog served (Chicago Style) you don’t even see how nice that swirl of mustard was when you looped it over itself, because it’s covered with all the other goodies you add before serving.  
 
I have to ask is any other food that is critiqued by foodies wide and far covered with all the stuff put on a Chicago Style Dog? Did you ever hear of a steak that is served with 3 or 4 or even 5 different condiments on it? I think not.

In the end they are just Hot Dogs.

Jack

Omaha Steaks puts out some gourmet hotdogs that are world class stuff.


Better than Sabrett's or Nathan's by a country mile.


They ain't just hotdogs!

Omaha Steak Brand Hot Dogs may be very good but can you get $8.95 per pound for them like a smoked pork shoulder, well maybe with Omaha’s prices, but can you get $19.99 a pond like a great steak?

Come on your comparing apples to zucchini.

As I said and I’ll repeat before I offended you....... a Hot Dog is a Hot Dog and although I love them the bottom line is they are not gourmet food although some among us may differ in opinion.

Dr of BBQ


Omaha Steak Brand Hot Dogs may be very good but can you get $8.95 per pound for them like a smoked pork shoulder, well maybe with Omaha’s prices, but can you get $19.99 a pond like a great steak?

Come on your comparing apples to zucchini.

As I said and I’ll repeat before I offended you....... a Hot Dog is a Hot Dog and although I love them the bottom line is they are not gourmet food although some among us may differ in opinion.

Good Dr.,
I'm with you on that, "a Hot Dog is a Hot Dog" . That is until I joined Roadfood.com! Then I became dazzled by all the "Knowledgeable Tube Steak  Lover's"----Skinless vs. Skinned, Pork vs. Beef, Kosher vs. Non-Kosher, NJ vs. Chicago Style, Etc. Etc. Etc. Really Screwed me up!

Well before I go to bed let me say “Get Un-screwed” and remember America’s fun food (my term) the hot dog is a great treat but an end all food products it’s not. You either love them or not and I have to admit as I have said before with all the food I serve from my trailer, and all that I don’t serve but have access to on a daily bases, they truly are a favorite of mine.
 

But my heartfelt favorite food, is a really good pasta like Fettucini Alfredo with a nice blackened Rib Eye on the side. Oh and for starters I’d like a fresh salad with Blue Cheese dressing and Dry Roquefort on the side so I can add as needed.

 
Now that is a meal that will make your heart sing!

Jack

A hot dog is NOT just a hot dog. At least not to me and many other people who love them. And we're out here. I run a hot dog tour every year where we rent buses and travel to various hot dog establishments serving different types of hot dogs served different ways. To the average undiscerning person a hot dog may be just a hot dog. Not to us. We're the people who seek out franks made not just from meat trimmings, but quality cuts of beef and pork. Better quality meat than what many serve for dinner. That's why we are willing to pay more and seek out products made from smaller regional producers rather than big conglomerates like Kraft and Sara Lee. Foodbme is a perfect example of someone who can look at it from both sides.

I come on this forum only once in awhile and I'm glad I do. I happen to know some people in the industry including owners of places that make hot dogs and plant managers of some of these factories as well as proprietors of small European butcher shops and Pork Stores who produce world class franks. And hot dog establishments (mostly in N.J., a hot dog loving state) that are known for their excellent hot dogs. NONE OF THEM ADVOCATE FREEZING HOT DOGS! Although some restaurants do, the better ones don't. I stay away from the ones that do. I can tell the difference.

I've frozen hot dogs only because I'm usually the only one in my house that eats them and sometimes I have to buy a minimum quantity. But people in the industry including Debra Usinger who owns one of the finest hot dog and sausage making companies in the country told me that hot dogs lose flavor after only weeks in the freezer. It is my experience that even when they are frozen only a few days, they may not lose flavor, but the flavor and texture changes slightly.

I bought 7 pounds of hot dog for a small party. All but a few were eaten. The remainder were frozen and eaten 2 weeks later. Still good, but there was a difference. Even if you take hot dogs that just came from the factory and immediately freeze them, they will lose most of their flavor after 3 months. This from the owner of Usinger's and the plant manager of Thumann's. I trust their judgement and my taste over someone looking to make a buck who would rather buy a big quantity and freeze them than go the extra mile for his customers and buy small quantities more often that are fresh and never freeze them.

There shouldn't even be a debate here. Everyone knows that the better hamburger establishments and even chains serve fresh rather than frozen meat. Same with hot dogs.

Leaguepark, I would never set foot in your restaurant. Lucky for you most people cannot tell the difference. As I mentioned before I seek out places that use fresh dogs and don't freeze them. Even if I couldn't tell the difference, I would still patronize those selling dogs that haven't been frozen just on principal.

As for Omaha Steak brand hot dogs, they are a decent quality frank. I've had the beef/pork dog. Don't know if they make an all beef frank, but comparing them to Nathan's and Sabrett is comparing two different styles. Although these dogs are good I only bought them once. There are better brands (Thumann's, Hartmann's, Sahlen's, numerous butcher shops in Jersey and elsewhere) that are a few dollars cheaper a pound. And I prefer the natural casing on these dogs. Omaha Steak dogs are skinless and lack snap.