Octodog

With hotdog season fast approaching this caught my eye.

http://www.octodog.net/

Even though I no longer have young kids in the house, I am very tempted to buy one of these (only $16 or so -- they'd make great food-related gifts for younger nieces and nephews).

Hammond

On "Ham on the Street" (the second-best show on the food network, behind Good Eats, to me), George Duran was playing around with the octodog maker.

Unfortunately I don't see the episode -- which was all about hot dogs -- on the food network schedule right now.

It really did look like a fun gadget, especially for the guy who already has a Star Trek V marshmallow dispenser.

Someone should invent an accessory kit that allows you to make corndogs out of your octodog. Sort of an everyman's fried calamari.

Question: When I make these for Andrew's dinner tonight will I have to pay royalties? I'm going to use my 4" Wusthof paring knife, should make short work of the dog.

Don't forget the eyes, Octarine. They're the best part.

gleam wrote:On "Ham on the Street" (the second-best show on the food network, behind Good Eats, to me), George Duran was playing around with the octodog maker.

Ed,

I saw that show, loved the OctoDog, useless, but very cool. Almost to the point of gotta-have.

DBigg, I take it you bought one, I'll look forward to OctoDogs as 'cook's treat' next time we cook BBQ together.

Enjoy,
Gary

Wow. Imagine the Octo-Polish ... deep-fried, on a sea of grilled onions.

Abraus wrote:Someone should invent an accessory kit that allows you to make corndogs out of your octodog. Sort of an everyman's fried calamari.

Man, that sounds awesome, like the meat equivalent of an onion blossom.

In fact, put them both on a stick and use smaller onions, you've got the perfect mother's day bouquet!

G Wiv wrote:

DBigg, I take it you bought one, I'll look forward to OctoDogs as 'cook's treat' next time we cook BBQ together.

Sorry Gary, I didn't buy one, but if they made a giant one that could handle your famous smoked bologna I'd be first in line.

DBigg wrote:Sorry Gary, I didn't buy one, but if they made a giant one that could handle your famous smoked bologna I'd be first in line.

Ahh yes, smoked bologna, the unsung hero of the BBQ world.

I saw the Octodog on Ham On The Street and immediately ordered one for my nieces. Apparently a lot of people had the same idea and the Octodog was sold out as of that morning and back-ordered for about a month. Eventually one was shipped to my brother's home and I'm told it's a big hit with the kids. Kinda pricey for a piece of plastic-y nonsense but I didn't mind making an impulse purchase for a couple of cute kids. I'm glad it turned out to be something they enjoy.

Kurt

FWIW, Colombian and Ecuadorano places often slice up the hot dogs for salchipapas (sausage and fires) before dropping them into the deep fryer. I've done it at home and it works very well. Simply slice longways the end thirds of the dog and fry away. Better yet, cut a large (1#) dog or polish in 1/2 and follow the same course. The skin contracts, the meat expands, and you are left with a festive, well tasty jack-shaped thing. Very 3-D version of a hot dog with the flavor of a "ripper" but much more elegant.