Hot Dog @lemmy.world Winged_Hussar @lemmy.world 4mo ago

Costco Better Watch Out!

(Not actually, Ikea dogs are extremely average)

Image: Photo of 3 different hot dogs. Normal ¢75, veggie dog ¢65, and Plant-based ¢70.

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Hard to pass up $0.75 dogs as long as they are edible.
- Their regular hot dog is ok, the veggie one is a crime against humanity though. It’s fucking terrible and I’m often ok with meat alternatives
That's a crazy cheap price for a hotdog. Anyone eaten both the regular one here and the Costco dog and can compare?

Not that it matters to me personally; there's two Costco stores just a few miles from me, but the nearest IKEA is like 25 miles.
Does it come with a giant drink, cause if not it's parity.

But hell yeah cheap veggie options go IKEA!

Normally I feel like veggie stuff is always slapped with 2 dollar mark up
- They don't even look like 1/4 lb dogs!
  
  E: Looks like "standard" dogs are 1/8 or 1/10 lb. (https://learnhotdogs.com/what-size-hot-dogs/)
  Considering these are half the price, the hot dog is priced similarly. However, as you pointed out, IKEA is still missing the free drink. Personally, I'd prefer a single larger dog than two small ones in order to cut down on the bread.
I really like ikea veggie dogs. And they came loaded with toppings last time I was there.
why are they so glossy
- Because they are Polish dogs
  
  Aw man, if you had gone with Polish Sausages, this would have been a 10/10 reply!
- They get sweaty in the hot oven.
The ikea hot dog kinda sucks tbh. And size-wise, I dont think 2 of them equal a costco hot dog anyway.

Now, their veggie dog? That goes way too hard. It comes with toppings like mustard, pickled cabbage, and crispy onions. 2-4 of those things will fill you up cheap. Don't sleep on it, and don't judge it by its looks.
Veggies are not plant based? WTF are they made of then?
- The difference between the Plant Dog and Veggie Dog is that the former is made to mimic actual meat. It’s made from rice protein, apple, onion, and other seasonings. The Veggie Dog, in contrast, is made from vegetables and grains like kale, onions, quinoa, and lentils.
- I think they are calling out that while both are plant based, one is meant to emulate a hot dog and one is not. That middle one probably isn’t trying to be a hot dog, but its own thing.
- Note the veggie dog looks like veggies and spices packed into a sausage shape, but with a texture that looks very different, that is the same size as the hot dog. The plant based dog looks like the hot dog in color and with a similar smooth looking texture.
  
  The veggie dog reminds me of a brautworst, which is roughly the size of a hot dog, but with very different taste and texture.

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