It's that time of year when folks all over Massachusetts are firing up their grills and serving up delicious hamburgers and hot dogs to family, friends, and neighbors. Whether you're hosting a gathering for the 4th of July weekend, Labor Day weekend, or no reason at all, you want to make sure you get the best crowd-pleasing foods available.

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What is America's Best Crowd-Pleasing Hot Dog Brand? 

When it comes to grilling up hot dogs, you want a brand and style that everyone is going to like. This way, you're not making five different brands for five different people, but how do you know which brand to choose for your cookout? According to Taste of Home, the best crowd or people-pleasing hot dog brand is Hebrew National Beef Franks.

What Makes These Hot Dogs a Crowd-Pleaser? 

Taste of Home had the following to say about this popular hot dog brand.

These hot dogs are beef-forward in flavor with a hint of smoke. The all-beef filling gives these dogs a nice depth of flavor; it also provides the right canvas for piling on the toppings like chili and salsa. Texture-wise, these hot dogs fit the bill. The casing on the outside is thin but still grills up nicely for a subtle snap. According to Catherine Ward in the Test Kitchen, these sausages would appeal to kids and adults alike and “are ideal for a picnic or cookout.”

These Crowd-Pleasing Hot Dogs are Easy to Find in Massachusetts

One of the other nice things about Hebrew National Beef Franks is that the brand is readily available. You can get them at pretty much any grocery or department store that sells food in Massachusetts, whether it's Boston, Worcester, Springfield, or beyond. The brand is super easy to come by. One thing's for sure: if you are grilling up some hot dogs this weekend, these franks will be a crowd-pleaser.

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