What's The Big Difference Between Frankfurters And Hot Dogs?
NEWS
By ELIAS NASH
Frankfurters are a German-style sausage named for the city of Frankfurt, while hot dogs are an American invention. Their biggest difference lies in their main ingredients.
Frankfurters are made from pork, while hot dogs can be made from various meats. The most popular meats for hot dogs are beef and pork, but chicken and turkey are also used.
The ingredients in a hot dog besides meat are mainly spices and curing agents. The same goes for frankfurters, but they differ when it comes to the casings.
Hot dogs can come in natural or synthetic casings, while the ones for frankfurters are traditionally fashioned from salted animal intestines.