Here's how all four hot-dog brands ranked, from worst to best. The only flavors that came through were from the ketchup and mustard — a distinct no-no in my book as far as hot dogs go.

I roasted common hot dog brands to find the best franks for each hankering, plus a few you should skip entirely. Without further ado, let's dig into some dogs. Prices may vary based on location.

Hot dogs have become part of the Bonfire Night tradition. For some people, they are synonymous with frankfurters, a narrow cooked and smoked German sausage with a smooth texture. For others, it’s an ...