Ep. 858: The Science and Magic of Hot Dogs
Steven Rinella talks with hot dog expert John Carter of Viskase and Randall Williams. Topics discussed: The history of hot dogs; the science of meat emulsions; characteristics of the perfect hot dog; what goes into the dogs; clean factories; skinless casings; the importance of salt and ice; why it’s so tough to make a…
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