"Healthier" hot dog/turkey dog brands?

sescms2004 · April 2012

My parents came to visit recently and let the LO's try hot dogs for the first time. I'm not adverse to them, I just don't buy them cause I personally can't stand them. They just bought the regular ol' Os.car Me.yer 98% fat free, made with 'turkey products'. The loved them, so I'd like to try to find a healthier, more natural meat option that doesn't say 'mechanically separated turkey' in it's ingredient list. Any suggestions?

Nicole. · April 2012

We use applegate farms hot dogs. I usually buy the chicken ones but I've tried them all and they're all good, IMO. They have no nitrates and are organic.

https://www.applegatefarms.com/products/organic_hot_dog.aspx

altee9 · April 2012

Is there a trad.er joe's near you? They have some healthier turkey & chicken hot dog options.

OrangeSmoke · April 2012

Nicole.:

We use applegate farms hot dogs. I usually buy the chicken ones but I've tried them all and they're all good, IMO. They have no nitrates and are organic.

https://www.applegatefarms.com/products/organic_hot_dog.aspx

We heart applegate! My boys eat turkey dogs all the time (alex is allergic to beef).

MAK06 · April 2012

Maybe try some local farm type stores? We have a local farm store and they sell fresh turkey dogs which are delicious!

ladychicago · April 2012

We do applegate farms, too!

laura1 · April 2012

We also do applegate farms, but when the store doesn't have that option, I will buy Hebrew National - they don't have as many preservatives, but do have the nitrates.