Hot Dogs (Vegan)

Frankfurters, wieners, banger, dogs, hot dogs, carrot dogs, vegan hot dogs–there are a LOT of different names for this recipe!

Traditional hot dogs are made with ground meat, spices, and water.

INGREDIENTS:

• 5 lbs protein source (beans, beef, etc)
• 2 TBSP Paprika
• 2 TBSP Garlic Powder
• 2 TBSP White Pepper
• 2 TBSP onion powder
• 1 TBSP Real Salt
• 1 Tbsp curing salt
• 2 cups ice water

Notes: as you can see from these standard ingredients, you could easily turn the standard recipe (using beef, turkey, or other traditional meats) into a vegan wiener by simply replicating the spices. However a few things of note: curing salt, contains nitrates. While this will color your hot dog the traditional color, its not healthy. Likewise, if you are avoiding nightshades, skip the paprika. A good substitute for paprika is nutmeg. A good substitute for curing salt is beet powder, colorant wise.

A note about shaping. Once your dog is ready to shape, you need a casing. These can be purchased by the old-fashioned self-sufficient way is to make your own from cotton, canvas, muslin, or other fabric which can be boiled. Once made, you will want to wash and boil your casings before reusing.

CARROT MARINADE

• 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce or Tamari
• 1/4 Cup Water
• 2 TBSP Vinegar
• 2 TBSP Maple Syrup
• 1 TBSP Olive Oil
• 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Marinate peeled (and shaped, if desired) carrots in this mixture for up to 24 hours. Then boil marinate and all (add water if needed) until carrot dogs are fork tender and it will reduce into the carrot. Eat right away, or grill (pan or bbq).