🍎 Craving Hearty, Juicy Deli Franks? Enjoy Coarse-Ground Pork Naturally Smoked with Sweet Apple Wood!

Infused with 7% Real Apple Juice Equivalent and Naturally Smoked Over Apple Wood Chips. A Generous 9-Link Value Pack (837g) via Costco.

When shopping for sausages in Japan, finding hearty, jumbo frankfurters with rich, balanced seasoning can be a challenge. Most local supermarkets stock tiny, bite-sized cocktail wieners that vanish after two bites. Elevate your weekend grill and breakfast plate with Yonekyu Apple Smoked Frankfurters, a beloved staple sourced in generous wholesale portions via Costco.

Crafted by heritage Japanese meat master Yonekyu, these coarse-ground pork franks are seasoned with concentrated apple juice (equivalent to 7% single-strength juice) and slowly smoked over real apple tree wood chips. This process imparts a delicate, fruity sweetness and a gentle aromatic smokiness that pairs seamlessly with the savory, succulent pork.

Each pack contains 9 hefty links (approx. 93g each / 837g total) stuffed in natural casings, delivering a crisp snap on the outside followed by a burst of hot, juicy coarse pork inside.

💡 Why Western Kitchens and Breakfast Lovers Keep This 9-Pack Stocked

Jumbo Hot Dog Dimensions: Weighing approximately 93g per link, these sausages fit standard American and European hot dog buns, making them ideal for authentic ballpark-style dogs.

Natural Pork Casing Snap: Delivers that satisfying crunch upon biting, holding the interior juices inside without turning rubbery or dry.

Easy Individual Freezing: Although the pack holds 9 links, you can wrap them individually in plastic cling film to freeze. Thaw single links as needed for fast weeknight meals.

📐 Specifications & Ingredients

Net Weight: 837g (9 Jumbo Links, ~93g each)

Storage Condition: Keep refrigerated below 10°C. Suitable for freezing.

Ingredients: Pork, Pork fat, Starch, Apple juice, Salt, Vegetable extract, Milk, Sugars (Glucose, Sugar, Starch syrup), Spices, Dextrin, Monosodium glutamate, Sodium phosphate, Vitamin C, Sodium nitrite. Contains: Wheat, Milk, Pork, Apple.

🍳 The Master Method: The "Simmer & Sear" Technique

While fully cooked and ready to eat, heating these frankfurters activates the sweet apple smoke aroma and melts the internal marbling:

The Double-Cook Simmer & Sear (Recommended!)

1. Place the links in a shallow skillet with water just below boiling (do not let it roll to a violent boil) and simmer gently for about 5 minutes.

2. Pour off the water, return the pan to medium heat without adding oil, and roll the franks until the natural casings blister and brown. This locks in the moisture and produces an ultra-crisp skin with piping hot juices.

The Ballpark Loaded Hot Dog Grill the frank on a skillet or barbecue grate until charred, place it inside a toasted bakery bun, and top with coarse whole-grain Dijon mustard, sauerkraut, and caramelized onions.

❄️ Leftover Recovery: Smoky Skillets & Simmered Dinners

If you freeze the extra links, use them straight from the freezer to enhance everyday dishes:

Rustic Cabbage & Potato Pot-au-Feu: Chop 2–3 links into thick diagonal medallions and simmer them alongside cabbage wedges, carrots, and potatoes in a light vegetable or chicken broth. The apple smoke essence flavors the broth, creating a comforting European-style stew.

Crispy Breakfast Skillet Hash: Dice a leftover frank and toss it into a hot pan with parboiled diced potatoes and bell peppers. Fry until crispy and top with two sunny-side-up eggs.

💬 What Real Buyers Are Saying

The Perfect Size for Real Hot Dogs Finding proper hot-dog-sized frankfurters in Japan is tough, but this Costco pack delivers. The apple wood smoke gives them a mellow, rounded flavor that isn't overly salty, and the skin snaps cleanly every time.

Great for Freezing and Weekday Meal Prep With 9 big links in the bag, I separate them into freezer wraps. They cook up nicely straight into my morning skillet or sliced into lentil soups. The coarse meat texture is satisfying and juicy.

Stop settling for thin cocktail wieners and savor the juicy snap of genuine apple wood smoked franks. Secure the sweet, smoky satisfaction of this premium 837g Yonekyu Apple Smoked 9-link pack.