The disclosure is related to custom shaped hot dogs, sausages, or other food products, manufacturing systems, and methods therefor. Hot dogs can be manufactured in different shapes and sizes. During manufacturing, a hot dog mixture can be placed into a mold, which can be made in a variety of geometric configurations. The hot dog mixture can cook in the molds, taking on the shape of the mold. The resulting food product can be distributed with the mold in place (such as a sausage casing) or removed.
