[header] How to make a hot dog [title] Cut the meat into cubes. [step] Using a serrated knife, cut the meat into evenly sized 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes. [substeps] When making classic hot dogs, you'll need to cube both the pork shoulder and beef chuck. 
For all-beef hot dogs, you'll need to cube the boneless beef short ribs. [title] Put the meat in the grinder.