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The Publix brand markets natural casing beef franks that are respectable.

The key to a good hot dog is the lips to ears ratio.

The vendor at Home Depot told me he gets hot dogs from Michigan, which has traditionally had the toughest standards in the country for processed meats. Of course, that appeals to me as I originally hail from Michigan and I did find when I moved out of state that the local hot dogs just didn't come close to what I was used to. Whatever brand they are, they are a decent dog. True, they are no Koegel's Vienna with Natural Casings (the best of the best in Michigan-based hot dogs, IMHO) and they really should be grilled, but for down here in the Sunshine State, they ain't half bad. But I guess it's like anything else - whatever you grew up with is what tastes best for you.

To give you an idea how crazy Michiganders are about their Koegel's hot dogs, Koegel's sends down trucks twice a year to tour the south and sell hot dogs, bologna and other processed meats of their (and Coney sauce for the dogs) and us Michigan transplants line up to buy everything they have.

The truck across 466 from Laurel Manor...All beef Hot dogs.....delicious!!!

With tongue in cheek - Mr. Midnight!

Hofmann Hot Dogs bought from Publix & cooked at home. The best in my opinion!

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Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 1426033)

With tongue in cheek - Mr. Midnight!

I hear he is still going strong.

The one served at the Leesburg Baseball Park!

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Originally Posted by JerryLBell (Post 1426003)

We love Koegel Hot Dogs !!!
That's why I said we like Home Depot hot dogs. He's from Michigan. LOL

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Originally Posted by Bonny (Post 1426092)

We love Koegel Hot Dogs !!!
That's why I said we like Home Depot hot dogs. He's from Michigan. LOL

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I will have to check that out. I seem to recall getting one of these hot dogs at some point over the 12 years we have been in the Villages.

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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1426096)

Koegel Meats Recipes

I will have to check that out. I seem to recall getting one of these hot dogs at some point over the 12 years we have been in the Villages.

Not sure if he is using Koegels.

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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 1426096)

Koegel Meats Recipes

I will have to check that out. I seem to recall getting one of these hot dogs at some point over the 12 years we have been in the Villages.

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Originally Posted by Bonny (Post 1426099)

Not sure if he is using Koegels.

No big deal. We have a number of Villages friends and neighbors who are from Michigan.

Another vote for the TP hot dog cart across 466 from Laurel Manor rec center. He uses Sabrett's and his dogs make me think of street vendors in NYC.