Firing up the grill this weekend? Throwing on some hot dogs? You’re not alone, as reporter Anthony Hagan reported in today’s Post-Dispatch. (Click here for his story.)

But what brand of hot dogs do you reach for? The editors at AOL tasted 50 (yes, 50!), six at a time. The hot dogs were served plain, on white paper plates, with no condiments, no buns and no clues as to their identity. (Click here for complete coverage.)

Many of these are regional brands, but the No. 1 hot dog (which, coincidentally, is the favorite in my house as well) is widely available.

What’s your favorite frankfurter?

Here are AOL’s rankings, with comments from their tasters.

#20 DIETZ & WATSON NEW YORK BRAND BEEF FRANKS (All Beef, Natural Casing)

The strong casing caused our panel to snap to attention, and the solid, beefy interior makes this a dandy, workaday dog.

#19 SABRETT SKINLESS BEEF FRANKFURTERS (All Beef)

Our panelists were split on the subtly peppery aftertaste, but all sang the praises of the juicy, gently salted initial flavor experience.

#18 COLEMAN NATURAL UNCURED BEEF HOT DOGS (Uncured, All Beef)

All tasters sang the praises of the smoky, bratwurst-like flavor or this firm, un-fancy frank.

#17 HILLSHIRE FARMS LIT’L BEEF FRANKS (All Beef)

These wee wieners pack a lot of meaty, salty flavor into a bitty bite. The size allows for lots of skin crisping, and our panel deemed ‘em a “perfectly respectable cocktail frank.”

#16 WOLFE’S NECK UNCURED HOT DOGS (Pork, Beef, Natural Lamb Casing)

Our tasters were in agreement that a pinch more salt would really make this pup pop, but still, the snappy, crunchy skin and juicy inside more than made up for it.

#15 OSCAR MEYER PREMIUM BEEF FRANKS (All Beef)

On the other hand, this one got a teensy bit too silly with the salt shaker, but still nosed ahead with a distinctive smoky sweetness, and a snappy skin that crisps up beautifully over an open flame.

#14 OSCAR MAYER WIENERS (Turkey, Chicken, Pork)

This childhood classic holds its own against the fancier franks, earning raves for its spicy, smoky flavor combo and sturdy casing. Oh, Oscar, we are still in love with you.

#13 BALL PARK BEEF FRANKS (All Beef)

Every single tester waxed wacky over the satisfying juice jolt of this stadium staple. The flavor may not be a grand slam, but it’s a solid base hit.

#12 OSCAR MAYER MINI HOT DOGS (All Beef)

This tiny dog has the heart of a champion, fetching maximum intense flavor per square centimeter. As one panelist suggests, “Wrap some Pillsbury around these, and you’ve got a party!”

#11 APPLEGATE FARMS GREAT ORGANIC UNCURED HOT DOG (Organic Grass-Fed Beef, Uncured)

A slightly tangy flavor note nosed this pup toward the front of the pack. While one taster griped about how the skin split on the grill, there wasn’t a single person barking crankily about the beefy, juicy flavor.

#10 THE ORIGINAL BRAT HANS UNCURED GERMAN STYLE WIENER (Pork, Beef, Lamb Casing)

This ultra-lengthy wiener won major praise for its intensely textural natural casing and subtle smoke. A spice mix containing mace, lemon peel, cherry powder and garlic seals the deal.

#9 OSCAR MAYER CHEESE DOGS (Turkey, Pork, Chicken, Pasteurized Cheese Product)

At the risk of sounding cheesy, our panel totally dug this dog. At a backyard cookout or when cooking for kids, this unexpected font of fromage would totally bring the fun.

#8 BALL PARK FRANKS (Beef, Pork, Turkey)

While their beef Ball Park brethren fared well, this meat blend was even more perfectly pitched. Panelists felt it scored major points for thickness and its rich, balanced blend of meaty elements, calling the taste “exactly right” and “explosive.” Home run.

#7 NIMAN RANCH FEARLESS UNCURED BEEF FRANKS (Beef, Uncured)

This haute dog from a prime meat purveyor scored raves from our panelists, who proclaimed it to be a “proper hot dog.” The words “earthy,” “joy,” and “beef explosion” were deployed as well. These nitrate-free franks are steeped in celery juice and spices before being smoked, and the amped-up care and flavor make ‘em worth the extra few bucks.

#6 HATFIELD BEEF FRANKS (All Beef)

Folks found these beef franks a perfect blank canvas upon which they’d like to slather their preferred condiments at a backyard cookout. The skin lends itself to an appealing char and seals in the subtly-spiced juices. Hats off!

#5 TONY PACKO’S HICKORY SMOKED AUTHENTIC HUNGARIAN HOT DOGS (Pork, Beef, Hog Casing)

Fans of tv’s M*A*S*H might remember Tony Packo’s as Corporal Klinger’s dream destination, and this snappy Toledo staple proves to be still in its prime. The smoky, intensely porky, “Hungarian-style” hot dog is entirely a Packo’s invention and won raves from our testers, who called it “perfect.”

#4 NATHAN’S BIGGER THAN THE BUN SKINLESS BEEF FRANKS (Skinless, All Beef)

“Splendidly spiced! Savorytastic!” “Awesome.” This way-out wiener is as long on meaty appeal and salty ka-pow as it is on the bun. It’s so full-up on flavor, it don’t need no stinkin’ epidermis.

#3 BALL PARK ANGUS BEEF FRANKS (All Beef)

“Flavorgasm!” exclaimed one panelist, and another declared this grand slam frank a “most delectable weenie.” The upgrade in beef lofts this “beefy, juicy, yummy” dog to a league of its own.

#2 NATHAN’S KOSHER PREMIUM BEEF FRANKS (All Beef)

The juicy, garlicky jolt of Nathan Handwerker’s signature spice mix blended with high-grade kosher beef is the ultimate expression of a Coney Island classic. We may not have the capacity to knock ‘em back like dog-gobbling champs such as Kobayashi or Joey Chestnut, but we can dare to dream.

#1 HEBREW NATIONAL REDUCED FAT BEEF FRANKS (Kosher, All Beef)

All hail our wiener winner! The company’s slogan claims that Hebrew National answers to a higher authority, so they sure don’t need our panel’s validation, but we’re more than happy to offer it. Despite being a trimmed-fat version of their regular frank, our tasters didn’t note a single shortfall, rather, offering commentary like, “Best flavor yet. More please!” “Fabuloso!” “Well-balanced,” “Full dog flavor,” and plain ol’ “Great!” It’s quite simply, the leader of the pack.