Two words: salmon dogs.
where a dog runs off with a whole string of sausage links—that dog is me). Whatever the reason, my digestive system, usually a reliable old girl, simply cannot handle the things. Over the years, I’ve tried learning to love tofu dogs and opting for
instead , but in my heart remained a hot-dog-shaped hole. Or, more precisely, in my stomach remained a dull burning sensation caused by the several processed meat tubes I still couldn’t stop myself from eating at the cookout.At first, I thought what you are probably thinking: Why. But then I shrugged, throwing caution to the wind and a two-pack into my basket. What did I have to lose?
Turns out, nothing but the stomach pains. Believe it or not, the fatty, velvety texture of the salmon makes it an excellent substitute for beef or pork, and a clever casing made with fish keratin means these dogs even have a little bit of that quintessential snap to them. The salmon flavor is present but subtle; balance it out with one of their infused options—like jalapeño and Jarlsberg cheese —and you may forget you’re actually eating fish at all.