Artisan, hand crafted HOT dogs
No chill. Just HEAT!
At Hell Hounds, we’re all about delivering bold, international-inspired flavors in a way that’s as easy to enjoy as it is unforgettable. Why hot dogs? Because they’re the perfect portable platform—delicious, versatile, and ready to eat on the go. Every bite packs the kind of flavor you can take with you, wherever you’re headed. Our passion for sausage runs deep, rooted in a childhood spent on a hog farm where sausage wasn’t just food—it was a way of life.
FLAGSHIP DOGS
Jambalaya Dog
Sink your teeth into our Cajun-inspired creation—juicy chicken and smoky andouille sausage tangled up in jambalaya, fired up with Tony’s seasoning, and cooled off just a little with sweet peppers. It’s a hot dog with a Southern kick that bites back.
Gouda Mac & Cheese Dog
A smoky andouille dog piled high with creamy gouda mac, kicked up with chili oil crunch, and finished with sweet peppers. It’s cheesy, spicy, and smoky all in one glorious bite—comfort food with an edge.
Smoked Pork Dog
Smoked sausage stacked with tender pulled pork, topped with tangy slaw, drizzled in BBQ glaze, and crowned with crispy onions. It’s smoky, crunchy, saucy, and downright messy—in the best way possible.
From Hog Farm Roots to Flavor-Fueled Sausages
Hell Hounds was born from fire — not just the fire of spice, but the fire of hard work, family tradition, and a love for food made the right way.
Our founder, John, grew up in Northern Ohio, where his grandfather (also named John) ran a hog farm and worked as a butcher at the local slaughterhouse. Every winter, the family would gather to do what few families still do — process their own hogs, season the meat, and hand-grind over 100 pounds of sausage to last through the cold months. It was a full family affair, from farm to table, crafted with pride and shared with joy.
While we aren’t slaughtering our own hogs anymore, we are still grinding and crafting our own sausage — double-ground, hand-seasoned, and built from scratch. That tradition is alive in every bite.
Hell Hounds is about more than nostalgia, though. John’s exposure to global flavors, bold spices, and unique food cultures drives the creative fire behind every dog we serve. From Thai-style toppings to Southern-fried inspirations, we bring heat, flavor, and fun to everything we do.
Our mission?
To create adventurous, high-quality, handcrafted sausage dogs that fire you up — and feed everyone at the table.