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Ep. 858: The Science and Magic of Hot Dogs
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Steven Rinella talks with hot dog expert John Carter of Viskase and Randall Williams . Topics discussed: The history of hot dogs; the science of meat emulsions; characteristics of the perfect hot dog; what goes into the dogs; clean factories; skinless casings; the importance of salt and ice; why it’s so tough to make a good wild game hot dog; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.