Hot dogs have a long history and a devoted following. But have you ever wondered what goes into making these cylindrical delights?
I'm sure that after seeing how hot dogs are made, your enjoyment of them will change, and you may never want to eat them again
The original video in 2019, but it went viral again after one user shared it on Reddit and gained attention on social media.
The video has the caption: "Ever wondered how hot dogs are made? Get the full history and 'making of' right here!"
The video, originally shared on the Discovery UK channel in 2019, showed the less-than-appetizing truth about hot dog ingredients and preparation.
Hot dog sausages are made from a blend of pork, beef, and chicken.
However, the meat used isn't freshly prepared; instead, it consists of leftover trimmings from other cuts, such as steak and pork chops.
The process of hot dogs are mad.
The journey begins with a grinding process.
he meat—already a blend of pork, beef, and chicken—is pushed through a metal plate with pierced holes.
Next, chicken trimmings join the ground meat, along with food starch, salt, and other flavorings. Water is sprayed into the mix, creating a homogenous blend.
Manufacturers incorporate corn syrup to add sweetness, along with additional water to make the hot dogs juicier and to help mix the ingredients thoroughly. A
nother machine then shreds the meat batter into a fine emulsion, vacuuming out any air in the mixture.
The manufacturers use emulsification to continue the processAnother machine transforms the meat batter into a fine emulsion, vacuuming out any trapped air.
This step ensures a consistent texture.
To achieve the classic hot dog shape, cellulose tubing is loaded into a stuffing machine.
The meat puree is pumped into this casing, resulting in hot dogs typically measuring around 13 cm in length.
Brace yourself for a shocking revelation: it takes just 35 seconds to create a string of hot dogs that could span the length of a football pitch—twice!
The hot dogs move through an oven with several cooking zones. Liquid smoke showers infuse that classic hot dog flavor, traveling from the casing into the meat during baking.
After baking, the hot dogs are drenched in salty water to cool them. They then travel through the factory to an unloading zone, where factory workers remove any black marks on the casing. Once cleared, the hot dogs are ready for packaging.
An inspector checks the hot dogs for defects and proper preparation. Once approved, the hot dogs are ready for consumption and sent off for packaging.
As the video resurfaced online, in the comment selection, viewers had mixed reactions. Some vowed never to eat hot dogs again, while others remained undeterred.
One person said: This is gross im never eating hot dogs again
A second wrote: Well this proves the old saying “If you knew how they were made you would never eat them”. But, then again, it also makes me want to fire up the grill.
While a third commented: I still am amazed at these massive machines. People built thise too its crazy!
Someone else said: I don’t care what it looks like when it’s getting made my mouth was watering the whole video
Another added: I kind of knew this was probably the process I imagined happening. This is called a "night terror". LOL
Even though the process to make this is slightly unappetizing, i'd still eat the finished product. Another added.
