Summer cookouts are a classic tradition and nothing says summer quite like grilling hot dogs in the backyard. People are always looking for better food choices for their families without spending a fortune. Recently a major retailer teamed up with a popular natural food brand to offer a surprisingly affordable and clean option for grill season.
The Classic Summer Grilling Tradition

Grilling hot dogs outside is basically the ultimate summer activity that everyone looks forward to when the weather gets warm. The sound of the sizzle and those little grill marks just make the whole backyard smell absolutely amazing and ready for a party.
The Big Mystery Meat Question

Even though we all love eating them we always have that one tiny question in the back of our minds about what is actually inside those things. Most of us probably just cover our ears and ignore the truth because we just want to enjoy our cookout without overthinking our lunch.
Enter Applegate Naturals to the Rescue

This is exactly why brands like Applegate Naturals have built such a huge group of loyal fans over the last few years. They give people that classic summer bite without making anyone feel weird about the ingredients they are putting on their plate.
A Brand New Flavor Blend

Now they are bringing a brand new natural uncured pork and beef hot dog to the store shelves just in time for the busy summer season. This mix is a big deal because most traditional ballpark franks are usually a blend of both meats to get that perfect classic taste.
Why Pork and Beef Together Works

An all beef dog is usually pretty firm and savory but adding pork into the mix makes it so much softer and juicier with a tiny bit of sweetness. It gives you that familiar old school flavor you remember from childhood instead of the heavy taste of a pure beef frank.
Ingredients You Can Actually Pronounce

The best part is that you can read the back of the package and actually recognize simple things like sea salt garlic ginger and black pepper. They skip all the weird artificial additives and extra hormones so you are just getting real meat and normal spices like you would use in your own kitchen.
Dropping Exclusively at Walmart

The twist nobody really expected is that this new hot dog is rolling out exclusively on Walmart shelves across the entire country right now. It is pretty cool to see a big store focusing on bringing cleaner ingredient options to everyday shoppers who just want a good meal.
Keeping the Summer Budget Happy

Usually buying natural food with clean ingredients means you have to spend a lot more money but these are selling for under five dollars for a six pack. You can load up the grill for all your guests without emptying your wallet and nobody will have to question what they are eating.