For many Upstate New Yorkers, the type of hot dog that graces the grill is a deeply regional decision. oscar mayer jumbos with slightly toasted bun with hormel no bean chili on top and about a tablespoon of mayonaise below the hot dog. 8: Zweigle's Texas Brand Pop Open Hot Dogs. Like their red brethren, these dogs charred beautifully and the casings split right down the middle. Price: $5.49 for six hot dogs (14 ounces). Page created in 0.095 seconds with 23 queries. Is there a right and wrong way to grill a hot dog? 
We decided to find out, just in time for your Memorial Day barbecue. In Syracuse, hot dog and Hofmann are synonymous. Helmbold's franks are aggressively smoky and the real sheep casings offer snap and chew, but the ratio between meat and casing skews too far toward casing. Will there be a sixth generation Glazier at the helm some day? In 1997 Glazier Packing joined the Pocahontas Food Group, increasing its product offerings and becoming a full food service distributor. It all seemed like a lot of work for a hot dog that was only OK. Like most of hot dogs in this judging, this is a German-style pork and beef sausage. Its planting seeds in a garden you never get to see. Lin-Manuel Miranda, playwright. Born in Malone, made in Potsdam, Glazier's hot dogs are the pride of the North Country. When he retired in 1971 his sons, John and Howard, stepped forward, jump starting an expansion by purchasing competitor McCarthy, Deno and Coulty Meat Company of Malone. If this dog hadn't been judged plain, it almost certainly would have been a top contender. Soon the company was turning out not just franks but sausages, bologna, deli loafs, and bacon as well. Upon opening the package, I was hit with the unmistakable smell of bacon from these smoked pork, beef and veal franks. Haha.. An likes hot dogs more than Pastrami does! The oldest, Sahlen's, started in 1869. They have a very very distinct flavor and are almost like kielbasa. ive had teh hot dogs with teh coleslaw on top. 
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While many businesses have been negatively impacted, we consider ourselves fortunate, Shawn emphasized. These white dogs have a spice profile that's distinctly different than more traditional red hot dogs, with a heavy dose of what tastes like white pepper, nutmug or mace, mustard, a dash of cayenne pepper and perhaps most surprising, a little bit of lemon. Price: $5.99 for six hot dogs (14 ounces). The 30,000 square foot building sits on a three-acre parcel located across from the Malone Airport. The warmth and respect between the two men was immediately apparent. New Wiki available at http://wiki.gstwins.com -Check it out or contribute today! Hofmann's German franks and coneys are more prevalent, but don't sleep on these all-beef Franks-- the only one of the nine hot dogs that are made from just one type of meat. These words are blasphemous in Rochester, but this dog wasn't all that impressive. I didn't set out to put the Buffalo hot dog debate to bed, but here we are, with Buffalo's two offerings bookending this hot dog ranking. We continue to look for new products and distributors to work with and ways to expand our food service operation. I asked about the impact of COVID. Theyve even been sent to U.S. troops in places as far away as Vietnam and Afghanistan. It is too soon to know how Shawns 15-year-old daughter and a nineyear-old sons career plans will evolve but he seemed hopeful. His son, Albon, made deliveries by horse and buggy in the summer and worked in the store during the long winters. With its manufacturing operation in Potsdam, its Food Service Distribution in Malone and 11 delivery trucks on the road, the company expanded its customer base to a 200-mile radius in New York and Vermont. Our retail and manufacturing operations have done well. A few fellow eaters remarked that these franks reminded them of Slim Jims. Working with an authorized reseller/distributor in the Albany area, Glazier is able to ship anywhere in the United State including Alaska and Hawaii. The natural casing is a bit thicker than the similarly-shaped Hofmann products, but they weren't chewy and crisped up nicely on the grill. Review: Zweigle's Texas Brand Pop Open Hot Dogs. These dogs had a bit more spice than either of the Zweigle's dogs, which gave Hofmann the edge. For many, the best hot dog is the one they grew up eating. Glazier Packing Company 3140 US Route 11 Malone, NY 12953 (518) 483-4990 www.glazierfoodservice.com, Contact Shirley Sansone
Written by: Mary CarpenterPhotography by: Photos Supplied Issue: February 2021, What is a legacy? Intrigued by the meat business Albon hired Fritz Schwartz, a German sausage maker, and charged him with developing a specialty product. In Syracuse, Hofmann is top dog. According to Sahlen's, a company smoking and processing meat in Buffalo for nearly 150 years, yes. The hot dogs were cooked on a gas grill to a light char. The Northeast Group, originally Northeast Printing & Distribution Co., Inc, a leading service international solutions provider for more than 40 years. Contrary to their fiery red appearance, these dogs aren't spicy. John joined from his winter home in Florida, Shawn from his office in Malone. To accommodate its growth, the Glaziers bought one of the former Tru-stitch manufacturing plants in Malone.
Price: $6.99 per pound (about eight hot dogs).
Whether they're enjoyed on a bun or splayed flat, griddled and served atop home fries and macaroni salad as part of the famous Garbage Plate, the characteristically chubby Zweigle's hot dogs are a Rochester icon. By 1918 Albon was 30 years old and ready for bigger and better things. Along with Glazier's, these were the only blended hot dogs that had meat as the first two ingredients and likely as a result, had the most pork flavor of any competitor. He was quick to offer facts and figures to support the companys growth. The hot dogs were judged on flavor and texture. The dogs were a bit rubbery as well. Glazier Hot Dogs are famous up this way. A call from Dad came at just the right time and Shawn and his wife came home to Malone to start their family and take the company to the next level. It was also clear that John is not just an absentee owner. When asked about his decision to join the family company, Shawn laughed. The natural sheep casings seemed a little thicker than the Hofmann casings, but packed plenty of snap. Malone was only ten miles away and that was where he found opportunity. We boil or grill them and serve them on a toasted bun with sauerkraut and mustard. Albany may prefer its smoked pork products steamed, but these pint-sized porkers pack quite a punch when lightly grilled. All rights reserved (About Us). Eating a hot dog that contains egg whites, dry milk and lemon might seem weird--and maybe it is--but this is unique Upstate New York at its finest. The New York Times reviewed 10 brands of all-beef hot dogs in 2017. Now entering the wonderful world of Upstate New York white hot dogs. My mom made a trip up north of us for business and brought us back Glazier Hot Dogs. That product known today as the Glazier Red Frankfurter was a huge success. Wardynski's has been cranking out sausage since 1920, which believe it or not, makes it the youngest of all the companies represented in this ranking. Though the old jingle sure is catchy. However, just like the Zweigle's red hots, the white dogs were too bland, especially when compared against the other white hot dog in this tasting (more on that to come as well). Johns son, Shawn, a graduate of Ithaca College, was working in the Midwest for Kraft Foods. The future was bright. Aesthetically speaking, these were darn fine sausage specimens. While restaurants have experienced problems, our food service accounts are doing strong To-Go business. With vaccines on the horizon Shawn was optimistic. Hofmann labels these white hot dogs as Snappy Grillers, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a dozen people around Syracuse who call them anything but Coneys (or "Cooneys," but that's a topic for another day.). In fact, they were relatively mild. Made in Troy, Helmbold's franks are popular throughout the Capital Region, where they're often served on mini buns and topped with a finely-textured meat sauce, yellow mustard and chopped onion. He opened a small grocery store on Main Street and looked for ways to expand. All but one of the competing hot dogs were made with at least two different meats, yet only two of the mixed-meat blends have meat as the first two ingredients. All the competing hot dogs had natural casings. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. As the name implies, these are dogs meant for the grill or griddle, as the imparted smokiness and char helps boost the otherwise mild meaty flavor. Talking to AJ got me thinking about the extreme regional differences when it comes to hot dogsIn Montreal i've often had hotdogs with coleslaw on top. No. Price: $5.69 for seven hot dogs (1 pound). However, the snappy casing and crisp, charred exterior were excellent. The Northeast Group offers local businesses the opportunity to consociate with our webpage, developing synergistic marketing strategies to increase web presence. It was then that Howard Glazier opened a small meat and grocery store in the hamlet of Owls Head and a seasonal store in Mountain View. I can only hope, he concluded. We have a great product that is well received by our customers, they observed. When The New York Times reviewed 10 brands of all-beef hot dogs in 2017, these Hofmann dogs were a glaring omission, especially now that Hofmann is quickly becoming a national brand. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). This business is in my blood, he said. Now when you get down to Troy New York you have the Hot Dog Charlies Hot Dog which is actually a Humboldt Meat Company (Also From Troy) Hot Dog. While tastes vary, regional pride rarely falters.
We will meet that forecast. In closing, John reflected, I am fortunate I had a son who was interested in the business. The taste lived up to the first impression, with a distinct smoked pork flavor and a thin, snappy casing. What made these hot dogs so good? All are chili dog type hot dogs. Another purchase Pahler Packing of Potsdam, a slaughter plant and meat distribution center moved the company into a new facet of the business in 1991. Fax: 518.563.3320 shirley.sansone@thenortheastgroup.com12 Nepco Way, Plattsburgh, NY 12903. It was spongy--almost like bologna--and far too mild. I believe we will see restaurants able to fully reopen by mid-2021. Reflecting on the future, father and son projected the manufacturing division which currently comprises 30 percent of the company will double in the next five years. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. Stories abound about North Country families who love Glazier products shipping them to loved ones near and far.
This package of hot dogs instructs the cook to gently warm the hot dog on the side of the grill for five minutes before moving the hot dog directly over the flame. Of course, the best hot dog is the one you have on hand--as long as it's not topped with ketchup. Since these hot dogs aren't smoked or cured with nitrites, that unique spice profile is on full display. The dogs are instantly recognizable for their short, stubby size and natural casing that "pops open" while cooking, hence the name. These bright-red hot dogs are also popular around Plattsburgh, where they're called Michigans and served buried under meat sauce, chopped onions and yellow mustard. This was a well-balanced hot dog: Not too smoky, but not too mild, with a nice complement of spices that didn't overpower the meat.