Thumann's Hot Dogs (Boiled)

Hot dogs are probably in my top three favorite foods.  I loved them when I was a kid, and I love them now.  I even incorporated hot dogs into my best man speech for my older brother.  Thumann's is my second favorite hot dog, behind my all time favorite, a Sabrett natural casing hot dog, but only when it is boiled.  When dirty water dogs aren't available, the next best thing is a Thumann's.   A Thumann's dog is best prepared on the girll, second on a griddle, but never split!, and lastly boiled.  Since they were frozen I figured the best way to cook them would be boiled with a New England style bun.  Don't worry, there will be a post in the future about the grilled Thumann's. 

I decided to dress them with some spicy brown mustard and dill relish.  I don't mess with sweet relish.  I hate sweet relish, and I hate bread and butter pickles.  Dill relish makes all the difference.  If you prefer sweet, I feel bad for you.  Also, if the string happens to still be left on where the link was tied off, I won't waste time taking it off, I will just take it down with my first bite.  I feel it adds character. 

If you have never had a Thumann's hot dog, I suggest you try one.  I know they are hard to find in stores, but they are very popular in New Jersey.  You used to be able to get them at BJ's Wholesale Club, but I am not sure if they still carry them.  You should be able to get them at any deli that carries Thumann's coldcuts.  My dad happens to know a guy who has a Thumann's truck, so these great dogs are never hard to find at my house.

- Lunch Pail

Naked.  Notice the string on the top right.

Dressed with Brown Mustard and DILL Relish w/ a side of Bush's Baked Beans topped with Franks Hot Sauce, Ketchup, and Grey Poupon.  Don't mind the relish drip.