Could someone/anyone give me some info as to how kosher works? I've been seeing the commercial for kosher hot dogs, (and they are delicious!) and the diagram shows the meat being used from the front half of the cow. Is this with all meat taken off a cow, or is the entire cow used? And if not what happens to the remaining meat?

Curious and with thanks!

Answers to Commonly Asked Questions About Kosher Products

What Does Kosher Mean?

Kosher foods are prepared in a way that follows biblical traditions which are over three thousand years old. The intention of Kosher food laws is to ensure that only foods that are "fit and proper" are consumed. Kosher meats can come only from animals that have cloven hooves and chew their cuds -- farm raised cattle, sheep or goats. Most domestic poultry is also acceptable.

How is Meat Certified as Kosher?

All meat and poultry, whether kosher or not, first undergoes a rigorous inspection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition to meeting USDA requirements, Kosher meats are processed according to the rules of one of several Kosher supervision agencies. In Kosher packing plants, specially trained "mashgichim," along with USDA inspectors, oversee all operations.

Unlike livestock in non-Kosher plants, Jewish law requires that livestock not be "stunned" prior to slaughter. Meat derived from these animals is then Koshered by first salting and then thoroughly rinsing to remove impurities. During processing, the meat is trimmed of certain fats, all veins and arteries.

What is the Difference Between Kosher and Non-Kosher Hot Dogs?

The primary difference between Kosher and non-Kosher hot dogs is that Kosher hot dogs do not contain pork. Kosher hot dogs also are made from beef or poultry that has been slaughtered according to Jewish law. Like other hot dogs, Kosher dogs contain high quality cuts of meat and spices. As with all hot dogs, every ingredient in a Kosher hot dog must appear on the package label.

Interesting. But, are they still using the entire cow? Or only the front half?

About kosher food

http://www.jewfaq.org/kashrut.htm

http://www.oukosher.org/index.php/consumer/videos

I used to work at a chemical plant that made an additive to food preperation. We used to have Rabbi's come in and bless the chemical....

Thanks ya'll!

hebrew national is descent but kosher and all is ridiculous atleast to me. Just get ya some regular all beef dogs.

Actually, always preferred and looked for beef dogs, but switched to Hebrew National because they taste really good.

You have to try Boars Head hot dogs

just tried them

not going back to any other!!

They are delicious !!

This x1000.

My brother has been getting generic hotdogs now and they just aren't as good...when I get paid I think I'm going to take it upon myself to get some...