{"product_id":"cheddar-hot-dogs-kit","title":"Cheddar Hot Dogs Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Cheddar Hot Dogs Kit is everything but the meat. Our wiener seasoning, your choice of casing, a pound of high temp cheddar, and the Insta Cure #1 a smoked dog requires — portioned for one 10 lb. batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cheese dog made properly is a different thing from the ones in the package. The cheddar in this kit holds its shape to 400°F, so it stays in distinct pockets through the smokehouse rather than leaking into the emulsion. Mustard and paprika carry the blend, the way a classic American wiener should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiener Hot Dog Seasoning, 6 oz.\u003c\/strong\u003e — a mustard-and-paprika blend with garlic, built for classic American-style hot dogs. Works with beef, pork, veal, or any combination of the three. Pre-blended in Buffalo without MSG, silicon dioxide, or anti-caking agents, so if it packs down, just crush it loose in your hands. Seasons 10 lbs., no additional salt needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsta Cure #1, 4 oz.\u003c\/strong\u003e — the pink curing salt a hot dog requires. A 10 lb. batch takes 2 level teaspoons, so there's plenty left for later batches. A wiener goes into the smokehouse at 120–130°F and works up to 165°F over several stages, and cure is what makes that process safe as well as giving a dog its color and cured flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Temp Cheddar Cheese, 1 lb.\u003c\/strong\u003e — diced 1\/4\" and made to hold its shape at 400°F. One pound suits 10 lbs. of meat at our recommended 5–10% ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour choice of casing\u003c\/strong\u003e — both are the correct diameter for a hot dog:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCasing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy pick it\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Sheep Home Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible natural casing, and the only way to get the snap people associate with a proper frankfurter. Sized for home batches, no peeling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26mm Smoked Collagen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo soaking, perfectly uniform diameter, and much easier to handle if this is your first batch of dogs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes 10 lbs. of cheddar hot dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCure included, in the quantity the recipe calls for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMustard-forward with paprika and garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo MSG, no silicon dioxide, no anti-caking agents in the seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh temp cheddar holds its shape to 400°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of natural sheep or 26mm smoked collagen casing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasoning blended and packed by The Sausage Maker in Buffalo, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with beef, pork, veal, or any combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 lb. Cheddar Hot Dog Recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 lbs. meat — all beef, pork or veal, or any combination. Don't exceed 30% fat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 oz. Wiener Hot Dog Seasoning (the full packet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 level tsp. Insta Cure #1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pint ice water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb. High Temp Cheddar Cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup soy protein concentrate or non-fat dry milk powder (see below)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you chose natural sheep casings, rinse the salt off under cool water, flush the insides, and soak in cool water in the refrigerator for about 2 hours. Collagen casings need no soaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind all meat through a 3\/16\" plate and mix all ingredients until evenly distributed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a finer, more traditional texture, emulsify the meat in a food processor before adding the cheese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold in the cheese last, working gently so the dice stay whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuff into the casings and link to hot dog length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace in a smokehouse preheated to 120–130°F and dry for approximately 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply heavy smoke, raising the smokehouse gradually to 165°F, and continue until the internal temperature reaches 138°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook without smoke until the internal temperature reaches 152°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShower with cold water for about 10 minutes, until the internal temperature drops to 100–110°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the binder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur wiener recipe calls for 1 cup of a binder — either \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soy-protein-concentrate-1-lb-12-oz\"\u003esoy protein concentrate\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/non-fat-dry-milk-1-lb-8-oz\"\u003enon-fat dry milk powder\u003c\/a\u003e — which holds moisture through the smoke and gives a hot dog its texture. It isn't in the kit because the smallest bag we sell is several batches' worth, but it's the one thing we'd add to your cart alongside this. The recipe works without it; the dogs come out drier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasoning: salt, mustard, paprika, dextrose, garlic powder, and other spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilk, from the cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the cheese refrigerated. Freezing is not recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the seasoning and cure in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep natural sheep casings refrigerated until use, and never freeze them. Collagen casings should be kept refrigerated in their original sealed package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit contains cheese. During the warmer months of the year, we ship cheese on \u003cstrong\u003eMondays and Tuesdays only\u003c\/strong\u003e. Orders placed later in the week go out the following Monday or Tuesday. Natural casings cannot be shipped outside the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed the gear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/collections\/sausage-stuffers\"\u003esausage stuffers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/collections\/meat-grinders\"\u003emeat grinders\u003c\/a\u003e, see all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/collections\/high-temp-cheese\"\u003ehigh temp cheese\u003c\/a\u003e, or shop every \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/collections\/sausage-making-kits\"\u003echeddar sausage kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sausage Maker","offers":[{"title":"Natural Hog Home Pack","offer_id":50637876985995,"sku":"CH1-HD6-HCHP","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"26mm Smoked Collagen","offer_id":50637877018763,"sku":"CH1-HD6-SC26","price":41.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7444\/5707\/files\/cheddar-hot-dog-kit-with-natural-hog-casing.jpg?v=1791915439","url":"https:\/\/sausagemaker.com\/products\/cheddar-hot-dogs-kit","provider":"The Sausage Maker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}