Hot Dogs
Smokehouse Blend Franks
Deep Smoked Style Franks
- Internal temp
- 152°F (67°C)
- Smoker temp
- 130-170°F (54-77°C)
- Casing size
- 24-26 mm
- Casing
- All Natural Sheep Casings
- Bloom
- 1-2 hours
What goes in it
- Kosher Salt
- Cure #1
- White Pepper
- Coarse Black Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Mace
- Coriander
- Ground Nutmeg
- Marjoram
- Mustard Powder
- Sugar
- Ice Cold Water
Amounts are calculated for your batch weight in the app — including the cure, which is held at a fixed, food-safe rate.
The meat
Lean Wild Game · Lean Beef · Pork Butt · Pork Shoulder · Pork Fat
How it's made
- With the meat ice cold (28-32°F, partially frozen is ideal), grind all meats together through a 3/8" plate, then regrind through a 1/8" plate.
- Add all seasonings and ice water. Mix until very smooth and paste-like with good protein extraction.
- Process in a food processor for 3 minutes until completely smooth — this is key for the classic frank snap.
- Stuff into 24-26mm sheep casings. Twist into 6" links.
- Hang to dry at room temp for 30 minutes or until casings are dry to the touch.
- Smoke at 130°F with dampers open for 30 minutes.
- Apply heavy hickory smoke and increase to 145°F for 1.5 hours.
- Raise to 165-170°F until internal temperature reaches 152°F. Important: Do not let your smoker exceed 180°F. Even if your smoker is set at or below 180°F, the actual temperature can spike higher — monitor closely.
- Immediately plunge into ice water bath until internal temp drops below 100°F. (Optional — an ice bath is not required. It is personal preference; many just let them cool at room temp, or outside in cold weather. Just cool them down promptly.)
- Pat dry and refrigerate. Best reheated on a grill for that classic snap.
Wood
Hickory · Oak · Mesquite
Safety
- Keep meat below 40°F during grinding and mixing
- Ice water is critical — keeps emulsion stable
- Cook to 152°F internal temperature
- Ice bath immediately after smoking to set casing. (Optional — an ice bath is not required. It is personal preference; many just let them cool at room temp, or outside in cold weather. Just cool them down promptly.)