Snot Dogs
A week or so ago, we got some of these Niman Ranch Fearless Franks, which are all-beef, uncured hot-dogs. Niman Ranch takes good care to keep their animals healthy, and to use good farming and ranching practices. And, their hot-dogs are very tasty and low-fat, which is also a refreshing change. (Once I looked at the nutrition information for the Hebrew National hot-dogs, and it said, “Total calories: 360. Calories from fat: 300.” No kidding!)
The only problem is that these Fearless Franks are really slimy, like they were packed in snot! I don’t know if they’re all that way, or if it is something odd here. The hot dogs don’t smell bad or anything, and once I wash that slime off them, they cook up real great.
But it sure gives you pause the first time you handle one of these slimy little beasties.