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Food & Wine Tasted 4 Frozen Pigs in a Blanket — These Are the Winners

The all-beef cocktail franks — seasoned with salt, garlic powder, and paprika — tasted savory and well-balanced, with a subtle smoky edge. “Big fan of the classic beef hot dog taste,” said Food Stylist Lauren Odum. The franks’ larger size (the package notes they’re twice the size of Nathan’s cocktail franks) gave them a heartier, more satisfying bite — and made them stand out immediately on the platter.

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