Would it be blasphemous to cook Sahlen's in a crock pot with cabbage rather than grilling?

[Augie]

17 minutes ago, CowgirlsFan said:

Thursday's high is 78°.

 

Grilling the Sahlen's then.

 

Thank you. I will sleep better knowing that. 

 

Knowing you’re not a commie helps me. 

[The Dean]

A friend from Buffalo, who lives down here, told me to come over for some Sahlen dogs. I'm not the biggest hot dog guy (many might disagree), but I do love a good grilled Sahlen. Anyway, my bubble was busted  burst when I discovered they weren't the "natural casing" type. Not bad, but a real let down when you expect the "real thing".

 

And CfG, while a Sahlen is much better grilled, IMO, if you are going to cook hotdogs in a crockpot with cabbage, I'm guessing a Sahlen will taste better than most other dogs. Just guessing as I never cook hotdogs in a crock pot, and I hate despise cooked cabbage.

 

 

Edited November 10, 2017 by The Dean

[ExiledInIllinois]

I just made another quick run back to BFLo/WNY for this past week.  I noticed they sell all beef and skinless versions of Sahlen's... I will give them a whirl.

 

...I guess the skinless would work in the crockpot as a dirty water dog.  Not sure if they have all beef versions of the skinless.  I have to be honest.  Chicago has changed me the last 30 years with regard to two things:

 

1. Hot dogs (has to be all beef, boiled, but I will accept char grilled)... Tastes so much better.  "Chicago Style"  neon green relish, celery salt, tomato, dill pickle, mustard, NO ketchup, anf the most important part: boiled/steamed bun w/celery salt AND sport pepper

 

2.  Combo (Italian Beef & Italian sausage) done: "wet."

 

Everything else is inferior.

3 hours ago, The Dean said:

A friend from Buffalo, who lives down here, told me to come over for some Sahlen dogs. I'm not the biggest hot dog guy (many might disagree), but I do love a good grilled Sahlen. Anyway, my bubble was busted  burst when I discovered they weren't the "natural casing" type. Not bad, but a real let down when you expect the "real thing".

 

And CfG, while a Sahlen is much better grilled, IMO, if you are going to cook hotdogs in a crockpot with cabbage, I'm guessing a Sahlen will taste better than most other dogs. Just guessing as I never cook hotdogs in a crock pot, and I hate despise cooked cabbage.

 

 

I would do them in a frying pan.  Onions in pan mixed w/mustard... Even better mix in Weber's and get the skinless Sahlen's...

 

...Do it like a "Maxwell Street" Polish (sausage) or how they would do a Best Kosher @ Sox Park on the SouthSide... Simply to die for.  The smell of that steamed fried onions is outta the world.  Mix it w/Weber's and it would be crazy good.

 

I am always tempted to hit one of the Maxwell Street Stands here and slip them a jar of Weber's and say: "Try adding this to the fried onion!"  I know it woulf be a hit.  Only thing missing in the equation.

 

Crap... Now I am working late and have urge to hit an all night Polish stand!

[mead107]

On 11/8/2017 at 3:02 PM, CowgirlsFan said:

 

No...it's not a troll.

 

First of all I consider Sahlen's to be a higher caliber type of hot dog ( they certainly aren't the store brand there at Wegmans ) which is why I used the word blasphemous.

 

It was going to be a rainy day with temps in the 40's  here in Dallas Fort Worth Texas today and I thought the crock pot would be a better option rather than the grill.

 

I've seen  the responses and have postponed preparing the Sahlen's to a more grill friendly day.

 

May I now have my tailgating status reinstated?

So , how did it turn out? 

[Johnny Hammersticks]

Sahlens are trash, IMO.  Hoffmanns or Zweigels

[BringBackFergy]

9 minutes ago, JR in Pittsburgh said:

Somewhat related but I made the critical mistake of pan frying white hots last winter. They came out all rubbery. Never again. 

Have you ever had fried bologna? or fried liversausage? Fry either one in butter until the edges turn a little crispy. Put the slices on rye bread with a thin slice of raw onion and loads of mustard. Amazing

[Gugny]

7 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said:

Have you ever had fried bologna? or fried liversausage? Fry either one in butter until the edges turn a little crispy. Put the slices on rye bread with a thin slice of raw onion and loads of mustard. Amazing

 

Do this with Lebanon Bologna.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon_bologna

 

Ridiculous flavor.

[LeviF]

6 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

 

 

1. Hot dogs (has to be all beef, boiled, but I will accept char grilled)... Tastes so much better.  "Chicago Style"  neon green relish, celery salt, tomato, dill pickle, mustard, NO ketchup, anf the most important part: boiled/steamed bun w/celery salt AND sport pepper

 

 

Chicago dogs are an abomination unto God and man.

[BringBackFergy]

41 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

Do this with Lebanon Bologna.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebanon_bologna

 

Ridiculous flavor.

Never tried frying salami or spicier cold cuts but it does sound fantastic!

[Seasons1992]

On 11/8/2017 at 9:45 PM, dhg said:

What's next? Ketchup on a hot dog?

 

I love ketchup on a Sahlen's....next to heavenly.

[Cripple Creek]

On 11/8/2017 at 12:13 AM, CowgirlsFan said:

Go!!

This recipe has never failed me.

 

http://hubpages.com/food/Recipe-Tasty-Crock-Pot-Cabbage-and-Hot-Dogs

[The Dean]

8 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

I just made another quick run back to BFLo/WNY for this past week.  I noticed they sell all beef and skinless versions of Sahlen's... I will give them a whirl.

 

...I guess the skinless would work in the crockpot as a dirty water dog.  Not sure if they have all beef versions of the skinless.  I have to be honest.  Chicago has changed me the last 30 years with regard to two things:

 

1. Hot dogs (has to be all beef, boiled, but I will accept char grilled)... Tastes so much better.  "Chicago Style"  neon green relish, celery salt, tomato, dill pickle, mustard, NO ketchup, anf the most important part: boiled/steamed bun w/celery salt AND sport pepper

 

 

This is where I disagree. I think all beef dogs are bland, for the most part. I like Sahlen because they have some pork in them (hurray for pork!) and natural casings.

 

Oh, and I know this is weird, but I eat my dogs naked---on a good bun. A good dog should stand on it's own without condiments. Oh, I can have a Whistle Pig, too: Bacon and Cheese sauce.

[BringBackFergy]

12 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said:

This recipe has never failed me.

 

http://hubpages.com/food/Recipe-Tasty-Crock-Pot-Cabbage-and-Hot-Dogs

Mmmm Mmmm good

[CowgirlsFan]

14 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said:

This recipe has never failed me.

 

http://hubpages.com/food/Recipe-Tasty-Crock-Pot-Cabbage-and-Hot-Dogs

Thanks ☺

 

This looks like a winner!

 

[Cripple Creek]

7 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said:

Mmmm Mmmm good

I like to add a bit of pickle juice (about 1 cup). If you go this route skip the butter.

[BringBackFergy]

12 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said:

I like to add a bit of pickle juice (about 1 cup). If you go this route skip the butter.

Was thinking of a dash of Old Bay but don't want the recipe to go all spicy on me.

[Cripple Creek]

15 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said:

Was thinking of a dash of Old Bay but don't want the recipe to go all spicy on me.

Do try the pickle juice, but remember to double the cooking time.

[BringBackFergy]

1 minute ago, JR in Pittsburgh said:

 

That does sound amazing and I will now have to try it. You’re killing my calories though!!! 

You can burn the calories...but no promises on your coronary arteries.   Once in awhile it's ok to eat home cooked diner food.

[Gugny]

1 hour ago, Cripple Creek said:

This recipe has never failed me.

 

http://hubpages.com/food/Recipe-Tasty-Crock-Pot-Cabbage-and-Hot-Dogs

 

I bet this really enhances the SNAP of a natural casing hot dog.  YUM!!!!!!!!!!!

[BringBackFergy]

3 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

I bet this really enhances the SNAP of a natural casing hot dog.  YUM!!!!!!!!!!!

Using pickle juice means no need to serve relish...great idea.