Hot dogs anyone?

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

BTW hot doggers...ever wonder why;

I've always wondered. But you're telling me outside of the USA it's different?

From my understanding it’s how hotdogs used to be sold before they came prepackaged versus the buns. Buns usually are made in 4 bun trays so it’s pretty easy to sell them in 8 packs. Hotdogs used to be sold in the butcher case by the pound. So depending on what butcher you’re using it would determine how many hotdogs you’re getting if you ordered them by the pound

...Chef & GR5233...its about time.

By Melany Love - Taste of Home - 22 Jan 24

"Tired of having extra hot dogs and not enough buns

Well, there's a reason why 10 hot dogs and 8 buns come in each pack.

It’s a food dilemma that’s been haunting people for too long—and we’re finally ready to right this wrong. You know what we’re talking about. You’re at the store trying to stock up for your backyard party, and you always end up with more buns than hot dogs. Ugh!

There’s a reason why 10 hot dogs and eight buns in each package is the norm, but that doesn’t make it any less annoying.

If you’ve been grilling lately, you’ll know that hot dogs come 10 to a pack—a nice, even number.

Why 10?

Because hot dogs are sold by the pound, and standard-sized hot dogs sold in stores weigh 1.6 ounces, 10 is the perfect number for a package. This started in 1940 and remains so today.

When it comes to buns, it’s not weight that comes into play, but baking pans. According to the National Hot Dog Sausage Council (NHDSC), “Sandwich rolls, or hot dog buns, most often come eight to the pack because the buns are baked in clusters of four in pans designed to hold eight rolls.” Yep, there’s a council for hot dogs. [...].

It’s always been that way.

But it would make sense to match up the amounts of buns and hot dogs per package, wouldn’t it

It’s beyond irritating [and beyond me] every time you go to the grocery store to buy at least two packs of buns per pack of hot dogs so no dog is left alone.

Well, the “Condiment King” Heinz has decided to put its foot down on the age-old debate.

July is officially National Hot Dog Month. To celebrate, Heinz and Wonder [Bread] have teamed together in the Heinz Hot Dog Pact. Finally, a big hot dog company and a big bun company agree on a single number of products per package—10! [it's about

time & I'm 63yrs old] This is most definitely a cause we can get behind.

We [probably for certain] know all this talk of hot dogs has made you hungry [...]".

Works Cited: Why are only 10 Hot Dogs & 8 Buns?

"Only in America do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and hot dog buns in packages of eight". Anonymous.

 

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[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Q. Do you know the story behind Costco's hot dogs priced at $1.50 w/ drink

By Ann Meyer - Chowhound - 26 Feb 24

"Costco is famous for its deals on bulk goods and food court staples, especially hot dogs. While many Americans might consider hot dogs a summer ball game delicacy, the retailer sells more of them than Major League Baseball — and for much cheaper.

We're not surprised considering the Costco hot dog costs only $1.50 and includes a 20-ounce soda (with a free refill).

Of course, it helps that the combo is sold globally and year-round. Regardless, we're talking about a lot of hot dogs: 200 million in 2023, according to the Puget Sound Business Journal.

The good deal has as much of a cult following as the store itself. Costco's executives are well aware of that and have refused to raise the price since it was set in 1984.

In an interview with The Seattle Times in 2009, co-founder and then-CEO Jim Sinegal emphasized the price wouldn't go up as long as he was alive.

"When you get customers who are that delighted with something, it's worth your time and energy to make it work," he said.

When almost a decade later, Sinegal's successor, W. Craig Jelinek, told him that the hot dog was losing money, Sinegal told him he'd kill him if he raised the price, according to 425 Business.

The intense commitment to affordability clearly hasn't been lost on Costco's loyal customers. Executives did find a way to make the $1.50 deal work, all while improving its quality.

How

Costco began making its own Kirkland Signature brand hot dogs.

When Costco began selling hot dogs in 1984, members purchased them at a small cart outside the warehouse.

This humble beginning would evolve into a constantly crowded food court.

The all-beef kosher hot dogs were originally supplied by Hebrew National. The brand's partnership with Costco continued until 2009 when the retailer decided to take things into its own hands.

To prevent supply chain issues — and keep the hot dog's price low — Costco made the production switch to its own meat processing facilities. Today, the famous Kirkland franks are made in Tracy, California, and Morris, Illinois, a secondary location that opened in 2018 to keep up with high demand.

While the hot dogs are no longer kosher, they are larger. Weighing in at 4.4 ounces, the Costco food court frank is actually more than ¼ pound, providing even more beef for your buck than it used to.

The quality remains as good as ever, too. Each hot dog is made with 100% USDA-inspected beef and is free of yucky, unhealthy additives like fillers, corn syrup, and artificial colors or flavors.

Costco warehouses still sell packs of Hebrew National hot dogs, but you can also buy uncooked Kirkland brand beef franks in-store. Yes, that means you can enjoy a Costco hot dog at home whenever you'd like.

However, a quick stop at the food court for the authentic experience means you can try an extra-special, upgraded hot dog".

Read More: Costco Hot Dogs

"Do the right thing". Costco Slogan

 

[PolishDawg]

Snake River Farms Wagyu hot dogs...totally the most yuppy hot dogs of all time but they taste so good.