Big Fork Brands Best-Selling Bacon Hot Dogs are naturally encased, naturally smoked pork hot dogs stuffed with nitrate-free hardwood-smoked bacon. Made in Chicago from whole-muscle pork picnics from Berkshire heritage hogs raised outdoors by small independent farmers in Iowa.
At a glance
Pack size: 4 x 1 lb packs, 8 links per pack (32 links total)
Link size: 2 oz each
Casing: Natural sheep casing for a snappy bite
Smoke: Naturally smoked, no liquid smoke
Seasoning: Sea salt only, no onion or garlic, letting the meat speak
Sourcing: Whole-muscle pork picnics from Berkshire hogs raised outdoors in Iowa
Bacon: Stuffed with nitrate-free hardwood-smoked bacon
Storage: Ships frozen with dry ice; freeze up to 6 months, refrigerated shelf life 4 weeks until opened, use within 4 days after opening
Best for
Summer cookouts and backyard grilling
Tailgates and game-day spreads
Camping and cast-iron breakfasts
Family dinners with classic toppings
Father's Day and Fourth of July gifting
Hot dog bar at parties
How to use
Grill over medium heat until the natural casing snaps, about 6 to 8 minutes, turning often. Also great pan-seared in a cast iron skillet or simmered briefly then finished on the grill. Serve in a soft bun with stone-ground mustard and crisp pickles.
About Big Fork Brands
Big Fork is a Chicago-based craft sausage maker focused on bacon-forward recipes using heritage hogs from small Iowa farms. They use whole-muscle cuts and natural casings to make hot dogs the way they used to taste.
