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Plus, chili powder spice mix, while common in the US, is not easily found in Australia. There is a mystery 3rd spice in the bottom dish that shouldn’t be there! 😂 Not sure what happened here, I will replace the photo when I get a chance.We almost always use all-beef hot dogs from our favorite local butcher. But sometimes we go big with a smokie or bavarian sausage. There is no wrong answer about what kind of hot dog to use. If you have a favorite kind, use that. It will be delicious! How long does hot dog chili last? There’s no store-bought chili powder mix in my chili sauce. I prefer to make my own from scratch because the flavour of chili powder varies from brand to brand. Making your own ensures consistency of flavour for everyone! Beef mince / ground beef – While this recipe will work with lean beef, it will not have as much beefy flavour. Because most of the good beefy flavour we love is in the fat!

Prevent soggy buns. Don’t skip toasting the buns. It not only adds another layer of texture but also creates a barrier that prevents them from becoming soggy when loaded with chili. Krall, Hawk (July 17, 2009). "Hot Dog Of The Week: Texas Wieners". Serious Eats. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014 . Retrieved February 15, 2014. As with human clothes, dog apparel can run a little below or above what the size chart indicates. Also, many machine-washable products can shrink when washed. Look for products made of soft and comfortable materials that also have a little natural stretch or elasticity built in. If you need to tighten the fit, products that have buttons that can be adjusted once the garment is already on is much better for not upsetting your pup when dressing them. Why European smoked sausages are better –More meat, less fillers, they’re seasoned with flavour, and fatter so you get more sausage! They are smoked so they are technically cooked but most are usually grilled or pan fried before serving. Makes them even tastier. The ingredients are no different to my classic chili con carne except the ratios of the spices are a little different (more!). And there are no beans in this chili sauce so it’s smoother and sits in/on the hot dog better.

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Kranksy’s – a deli staple at large supermarkets (Coles, Woolies – see here online, Harris Farms). Get the smoked ones, if you can, but even un-smoked are 20x better than the “footy franks” Stern, Jane and Michael (2002). Roadfood. Broadway Books. p.98. ISBN 0-7679-0809-0. Archived from the original on 2021-08-10 . Retrieved 2020-11-25. Add the tomato puree and cook out for a couple of minutes, then add the tinned tomatoes and cook out for 5 minutes until reduced by half. Yellow mustard – Optional, I guess! For me, a chili dog isn’t a chili dog without a squirt of mustard. I use American mustard – 100% artificial yellow colour, 100% hot dog authentic.

Randall, Mike (October 4, 2018). "Texas hot: a Wellsville tradition for 96 years". WKBW-TV. Archived from the original on October 5, 2018 . Retrieved October 4, 2018. I’ve always wanted to replicate the Ben’s chili sauce. I’ve had a few attempts over the years – surely I just need to slow cook for longer, longer! Nope, it just didn’t have that same “molten” texture. Add some heat. Stir an additional teaspoon of chili powder or a pinch of cayenne pepper into your chili to add more spice.

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If your beef doesn’t do this, it will just need a bit of help from a potato masher. Just mash the beef straight in the pot until it becomes a fairly fine texture, like pictured. But if you've got a different kind of hot dog bun on hand, use that! These chili dogs will be delicious on any bun you like. What type of hot dogs should I use? Pan fry or grill your hot dogs / smoked sausages until browned and warmed through. Don’t worry if the skin splits! Visually it doesn’t matter because it will be completely hidden by sauce. Certain dog breeds can benefit from sweaters more than others. Consider whether your pup falls into the “need” category or whether you’re dressing them up more for cosmetic reasons. Breeds with short or no fur are one of the major target groups for sweaters and other overwear, since they struggle to generate and retain body heat. These breeds include American hairless terriers, Chinese crested dogs, and Mexican hairless dogs, among others. Chihuahuas, dachshunds, and other small breeds are also targets for well-insulated sweaters, along with low-rider dogs and thin and muscular pup breeds.