10 Best Hotdogs in the Philippines 2021 (Purefoods, Swift, and More)

With the numerous options available on the market, it can be difficult to pick the best product since they all might look the same. But we recommend you to consider first the following points before adding one to your cart.

Before buying hotdogs, you must choose first between the cured and uncured variants, so your choices can be narrowed down. Typically, this label is flashed or shown in the product's packaging. Listed below are the characteristics that will differentiate the two. 

When it comes to cured meat, hotdogs are one of the first examples that will cross your mind. Cured hotdogs contain artificial ingredients such as synthetic nitrite or salt-based preservatives to improve shelf-life as well as add a distinctive color and flavor to hotdogs. 

Uncured hotdogs mean that the meat used is preserved using vegetables like celery powder, which is known as a naturally occurring source of nitrite. When it comes to taste, there is no actual difference between the two because it tastes identical to the cured ones. So, if you want a healthier choice, you can always go for uncured hotdogs. 

There are a variety of hotdog flavors today including cheesedogs and chicken hotdogs. You can always go and pick new flavors aside from your usual choice to try something new.

Bring back your childhood memories with your all-time favorite classic hotdog. This variant is made of ground meat either pork and beef with a blend of different spices to create its smokey taste with a hint of sweetness. Artificial food coloring is used to get the hotdog's red color to make it appealing to the eyes.

This variant is what you usually eat during breakfast and merienda. It is also the first choice for hotdogs on sticks that are often fried or grilled. You can also pair it with buns to make hotdog sandwiches or add it to your favorite spaghetti sauce.

This variant refers to a classic hotdog with small bits of cheddar or American cheese inside. The cheese adds a creamy, milky, and buttery taste to the usual hotdog. Enjoy eating this mildly salty hotdog that is usually fried or grilled, then topped with bacon, onions, or more cheese.

Chicken hotdogs are made of mechanically separated chicken. It is low in calories and rich in proteins. There are also chicken hotdogs that come with cheese bits to add another twist to your plain hotdog. 

This flavored chicken hotdog has a bit of turkey or chicken-like taste but doesn't really differ from the classic ones. They are also just the same when it comes to texture or tenderness as well as juiciness.

Hotdogs come in different sizes- they vary in terms of width and also in length. The most common of which is the regular-sized ones; they are typically 6 inches in length. Some brands offer jumbo, cocktail size, bun length, and footlongs. You can enjoy 30 pieces of yummy hotdogs for a 1-kg pack, 12 pieces per pack for jumbo hotdogs, 32 pieces for cocktail sizes, and 14 pieces per pack for footlongs. 

Get the right size according to the meal that you're planning to have. If you want to share it with your loved ones you can choose footlong, bun length, and jumbo size. For the kids, you can opt for the regular-sized ones. Meanwhile, cocktail hotdogs are often used for appetizers at parties.  

Be sure to always check the nutritional facts on the label of the product. Often located at the back of the packaging, this will make it easier for you to compare each product based on the total amount of fat, calories, protein, and salt. A regular hotdog usually has 150 calories, 38 grams of fat, and 350 milligrams of sodium. 

Now that you're more familiar with the different kinds of hotdogs, let's move on to our top 10 recommended products that you can purchase online. We have listed a are wide range of flavors and sizes at affordable prices.

**Prices may vary depending on the website and their campaign period**

Are you tired of the usual fried or grilled hotdogs for your merienda? Watch this video by the Best Taste Filipino Kitchen for a quick and easy hotdog waffle recipe that your loved ones will surely enjoy.

Ingredients:

• Hotdogs
  
• Pancake mix
• 1 cup of water

What You'll Need:

• Frying Pan
• Barbecue Sticks
• Mixing Bowl
• Waffle Maker

Procedure:

1. Heat oil in a pan
2. Fry your favorite hotdogs. Cook it for 3-4 minutes until you get well-cooked hotdogs
3. Transfer it to a plate
4. Skewer the hotdogs
5. Set aside the cooked hotdogs. Pour the pancake mix into a bowl
6. Gradually add 1 cup of water
7. Mix it until it's free from lumps and when you already have a thick consistency
8. Pour the mixture into the waffle maker then add the hotdog
9. Cover it with another layer of the mixture
10. Close the waffle maker and wait until cooked
11. After a few minutes, open the waffle maker and flip the waffle to make sure that it will be fully cooked on both sides.

Now that summer is here yet we are encouraged to stay at home- beat the heat and your boredom by adding these yummy treats to the arsenal of snacks in your pantry and fridge. Check out the articles below for more of our product recommendations that will help you choose the best merienda to complete your day. 

"Food is life" for many Filipino and mealtime is the best time to bring the family members together and bond to create happy memories. Hotdogs are already part of our tradition especially during birthday parties like the hotdog with marshmallows on a stick that everyone loves regardless of their age.

Whether you'll simply fry them in a pan, grill over the fire, and cooked them in an oven, it won't change the fact the hotdogs are one of the best snacks ever! We hope that this article helped you choose the best product for your family to enjoy!

Author: Cristel Joy Aron

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