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Hot Dogs

PostPosted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:14 pm
by rick54
I'm currently on a search for an all beef hotdog. I did try a all pork recipe on the "other" forum that called for 2 cups soy protein concentrate in the 10# recipe.
Now they are just okay, but I'm thinking that the soy protein added a off taste to the dog, that overwhelmed the main spices by giving, for a lack of a better description, a chalky taste, or filler taste, if that makes any sense.

In my search on this forum, I came across some recipes that called for light corn syrup and maybe some special binder. Surely nothing in large amounts that would give a distinctive off taste.

Also there was an ingredient I wasn't familiar with, supaphos. Could someone explain what it is and where to get it.

In conclusion, if someone could point me towards a nice tasting dog recipe, that doesn't use a lot of binder/filler concentrates, that would be greatly appreciated. It doesn't have to mimic a famous national brand either.

Re: Hot Dogs

PostPosted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:31 pm
by DanMcG
supaphos is a blend of phosphates that aid in retaining moister in you finished product. I beleive its a UK, European thing, in the states it called Amesphos but basically the same thing.
If you could update your info to include your location it would help in offering advice.

Re: Hot Dogs

PostPosted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:48 pm
by rick54
Thank you Dan! I do have the Amesphos that you speak of, and I updated my location.

Re: Hot Dogs

PostPosted: Sat Jan 18, 2014 11:50 pm
by DanMcG
I've read that 1-3% of soy concentrate is common max amount to add, and over that will effect the flavor.
Some quick math using some conversion tables online it looks like you added 290g to 4540g of mince or about 6%.
What recipe did you use?
I've had good luck with 1.5%

Re: Hot Dogs

PostPosted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 12:44 pm
by rick54
That sounds like it could be my problem then. What I really have to learn, is to only make about 5# rather than 10#. That way if I don't care for them, I won't feel all that bad feeding them to the dogs! LOL

Re: Hot Dogs

PostPosted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:30 pm
by rick54
Dan, another question comes to mind regarding my original question. You stated 1-3% of soy concentrate is usually the recommended amount.
Now this percentage, 1-3%, is this good for all the different binders used in sausage? Say a recipe called for powdered milk,corn syrup solids, or some other type of binder, would you stick to the 1-3% amount to avoid the chalky,mealy,pasty taste?

Re: Hot Dogs

PostPosted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:05 pm
by DanMcG
A number of sausage makers here will tell you that these binders are not needed, I myself use them on occasion but not always.
Soy and NFDM are used at 1-3%, starches 1-5% and phosphates 0.3%-0.5%. This info is from Home production of Quality Meats and Sausages. By S. and A. Marianski

Heres a real good basic hot dog recipe From Len Poli. It's a bologna recipe but makes a great dog.
http://lpoli.50webs.com/index_files/Bologna.pdf

Here's a couple from the Marianski's that don't use a binder, both are very good.
http://www.meatsandsausages.com/sausage ... rankfurter

http://www.meatsandsausages.com/sausage-recipes/hotdog

Re: Hot Dogs

PostPosted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 5:21 pm
by rick54
Many thanks Dan for the information. I'm looking forward to giving these recipes a try. The Poli dog, do you include the liver? If not, do you add the bacon or just make up the difference in weight with additional meat?

Re: Hot Dogs

PostPosted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 6:24 pm
by wheels
I'm quite keen on this one from Big Guy:

viewtopic.php?p=29465#29465

However, I use pork instead of the chicken.

Phil

Re: Hot Dogs

PostPosted: Sun Jan 19, 2014 8:29 pm
by DanMcG
rick54 wrote:If not, do you add the bacon or just make up the difference in weight with additional meat?


I've never done the liver, but have used the bacon and was great, but done it with just pork and beef and was awesome also. Like any recipe, it's up to the cook what they like. Enjoy and good luck