best way to cook a hot dog?

[barbourjay]

boiled? grilled? steamed?

what do you like on yours?

me personally, chopped onions, chili and mustard along with a steamed dog and i'm good to go.

[TripleF]

Fried in a frying pan......yuhhhhhhhhhmeeeee!! :D

Like chili on my dog's!

[Mugen910]

Boiled with beer and then toast the bun and throw some American cheese on it.

[AD720]

:tpd::tpd:

Either in cooked beer or grilled.

[md4958]

in order

griddle grilled
bRoiled- yeah, in the toaster oven
steamed

boiling takes alot of the flavor out...

best dogs IMO are hebrew national... I prefer a beef frank to a pork mix... followed closely by Groten Wiggle, a brand that is made locally and the owner is one of my customers.

mustard only... everything else is nonsense...unless youre in Chicago, then you eat it chicago style, on a poppyseed bun, with neon green relish, and all the rest

occasionally when the mood strikes, melted american cheese

[Mark]

Man you GOTTA grill 'em! Get that nice crusty char on the outside with all the flavor then top it off with some chili and cheese. mmmmmmmm tasty!

The best hot dogs, by the way: Zweigles Hots. Hands down, no contest.

[rack04]

Grilled and topped with chili, ketchup, dill relish, and graded cheddar cheese.

[taltos]

Either grilled outside or fried on the stove in a little olive oil. Well done in either case and served on a steamed roll with mustard and chipotle relish or some home made green tomato relish. Ideally the hot dog should be Old Neighborhood meat franks.:ss

[gvarsity]

Klements from Milwaukee IMO. Amazing. I love em grilled as well. I think the perfect hot dog would be steamed hot and then grilled just enough to put on a the grill marks and impart a little extra flavor. I top them a lot of ways. I really enjoy a full Chicago dog - the sweet relish, or a classic chili cheese dog, or my wifes favorite (which is a little weird) ketchup and mayo. When I'm not messing around with all of the condiments for a Chicago or Chili dog I lean toward yellow mustard, a little ketchup, & diced onions.

[ucla695]

Definitely grilled or fried – either way well done. Topped with Dijon or spicy mustard, fried onions, maybe some relish and some type of hot peppers (Il Primo Giardiniera works well) or a combination thereof. :D



Boiled with beer and then toast the bun and throw some American cheese on it.

Ooh. I've had these, but they sound delicious. :dr

[Darrell]

Personally, hot dogs are best cooked over an open flame (i.e. on a stick over a fire). I then like to top them with Dennison’s meat chili, grated cheddar cheese and onions.

I’m pretty sure Pink’s in LA (http://www.pinkshollywood.com/)steams their dogs and buns, they make the best hot dogs. Bar none.

[rack04]

Personally, hot dogs are best cooked over an open flame (i.e. on a stick over a fire). I then like to top them with Dennison’s meat chili, grated cheddar cheese and onions.

I’m pretty sure Pink’s in LA (http://www.pinkshollywood.com/)steams their dogs and buns, they make the best hot dogs. Bar none.

They do. I saw them on Food Network.

[rizzle]

No way to eat a dog except grilled. And I can't believe TripleF didn't mention Zweigle's.

Grill them till they pop open, quick slice and insert your cheese and back on the grill until melted.

Mustard, onion, and relish.

Done.

Edit: Boston Mark nailed the Zweigle's.

[Darrell]

They do. I saw them on Food Network.

If you ever make it out there Justin, they have some awesome dogs.

This is what I always get:

MULLHOLLAND DRIVE DOG - 10" STRETCH dog grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, nacho cheese & bacon.

:dr

[tsolomon]

Grilled until they just start to burn, add mustard, onions and relish and you're done. Don't forget to toast the buns on the grill as well.

[rack04]

If you ever make it out there Justin, they have some awesome dogs.

This is what I always get:

MULLHOLLAND DRIVE DOG - 10" STRETCH dog grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, nacho cheese & bacon.

:dr

Anything with onions, mushrooms, cheese, and bacon can't be bad. :cb

Great now I'm craving a hot dog.

[Darrell]

Great now I'm craving a hot dog.

Yeah, me too. :dr

[TripleF]

Ok. I'm hungry.



Dogs at Rizzle's. Let's go.

Pretty sure the weather will cooperate. :D :r

[rizzle]

Ok. I'm hungry.



Dogs at Rizzle's. Let's go.

Pretty sure the weather will cooperate. :D :r
As soon as the rain stops. ;)

[Mark C]

Either grilled outside or fried on the stove in a little olive oil. Well done in either case

Cooked 'til the ends split and the skin gets a little blackened. I like ketchup and dijon mustard, and onion if it's there. And a toasted bun.

If it were a sausage, I'd be with you guys on the 'mustard only', but not for a hot dog.

[rack04]

If it were a sausage, I'd be with you guys on the 'mustard only', but not for a hot dog.

Agreed. No mustard on my dog.

[taltos]

I am surprised that nobody mentioned wrapping a hot dog in bacon and cooking under the broiler.:ss

[vicvitola]

Grilled until they are half to three quarters burnt on the outside.

Mustard, Relish, Onions

[mmblz]

Cooking it at home:
Take a knife and make diagonal slits across the "top" (one side).
Then do the same on the other diagonal, so you have a diamond pattern.
Then cook in a frying pan with butter.


As far as toppings, used to go to Spike's in Providence Rhode Island. Favorite were two variations of the Texas Ranger:
Texas Bandit has cheddar, bbq sauce, jalapenos
Morey Dog has extra bbq sauce, bacon, and extra cheddar

Another thing I would do is order one of the above and a plain hotdog, then add the plain hotdog to the bug alongside the topped one.

[MikeyC]

I like mine steamed. It reminds me of being at Fenway Park. Usually, I'll throw on chopped onions and relish. :dr

Sometimes though, I do enjoy a good chili-cheese dog. :dr

[SilverFox]

I like mine over an open fire, wood fire.

Then topped with fried onion, jalapenos, and hot mustard.

An Ice Cold Bass, or Cremore Springs Lager.

Ok now I am hungry

[doctorcue]

Steamed preferably. If not, on the grill. Then... just ketchup & mustard. Otherwise you can't actually taste the dog.

[Buena Fortuna]

Anyone who puts ketchup or catsup on a hotdog should be banned from masticating for life...:pu

[GKitty]

Now I'm on a quest to find a decent hot dog for lunch.

[AD720]

The "Texas Tommy" is pretty popular around here. That would be a jumbo all beef dog topped with bacon and chedder.


There is also an excellent sandwich shop our neighborhood that does a variation on a chili-dog. It is a hot dog wrapped in pancetta, grilled and covered bolognese on a hard roll.

Man I am getting hungry.

[replicant_argent]

I have always wanted to try the deep fried dogs, a la Rutts Hut in NJ after seeing a couple pieces on them. Grilled usually for me, chili, cheese, raw onions, fried onions, almost anything goes as far as toppings for me. Most importantly..... you have to start with good protien, or the rest is just lip service.

http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Overview.aspx?RefID=1362

[BarneyBandMan]

"Nobody.....I mean NOBODY puts ketchup on a hotdog....Harry Callahan"

Having quoted that, I like them 2 ways---mustard, ketchup, and slaw (the good homemade stuff, not that Ruth's crap)---and--mustard, chili, onions, and slaw. I'll do relish if there's no slaw. Kinda like a Carolina Burger, but its a Carolina Dog

Too much of any ingredient overpowers the dog for me.

Two favorites--Carolina Packers red dogs (ya gotta be raised on it) and Nathans

And always grilled to 1/2 burnt--steamed bun---cold beer:al :2

[icurrie]

I am surprised that nobody mentioned wrapping a hot dog in bacon and cooking under the broiler.:ss

I know, I used to have a camping tool that "clamped" 4 dogs for cooking on a camp fire. We used to wrap them in bacon first and then cook them over the fire. First time we tried it, three of us must have had over a dozen hot dogs. They were addicting.
Man I am hungry.

[ashmaster]

There's a place here that sells "belly buster" dogs, at least 1/4 lb each. Grill those bad boys until they start to split, be sure the skin is charred. Hook these up on some soft toasted hogie style rolls. Top the dog with mustard, little relish, raw onions, sauerkraut, chili, and finally top it with cheese. Yea, baby!!!

[taltos]

Up here in New England there is a company that makes what is called a Pearl Country Club Frank. It is an all beef frank, kosher and has that wonderful snap that is hard to find anymore. Once a year Eddie Andelman, one of the local sports mavens does a promotion to raise funds for cystic fybrosis and calls it the Hot Dog Safari. For about a month before the Safari Pearl makes a quarter pound (might have the sound too small) frank that is sold by one of the local chains with all of the profits going to the Joey Fund (CF). This event has turned into a tremendous fund raiser and has gotten so big that it is now held at Suffolk Downs which is a local horse track.

[rack04]

There's a place here that sells "belly buster" dogs, at least 1/4 lb each. Grill those bad boys until they start to split, be sure the skin is charred. Hook these up on some soft toasted hogie style rolls. Top the dog with mustard, little relish, raw onions, sauerkraut, chili, and finally top it with cheese. Yea, baby!!!

Don't forget the roll of paper towels for cleaning up while eating and roll of toilet paper for cleaning up after eating. :r

[ucla695]

Personally, hot dogs are best cooked over an open flame (i.e. on a stick over a fire). I then like to top them with Dennison’s meat chili, grated cheddar cheese and onions.

I’m pretty sure Pink’s in LA (http://www.pinkshollywood.com/)steams their dogs and buns, they make the best hot dogs. Bar none.


Great dogs there. There’s usually a long line, but you’ll be ready to devour what you order after being tortured by the delicious aromas while waiting. They're also open late to boot!

[chippewastud79]

My three votes:

Skyline Cheese Coney - Plain (no mustard, no onions) - On the griddle

The Corner Bar Chili Dogs - Just chili and cheese - On the griddle

Pronto Pup - Pup with ketchup - Covered in batter and deep fried

I guess I like them on the flat top and deep fried.

Yummy in the tummy :tu

[elderboy02]

I like mine cooked on the grill partially burned. I then put it on a hot dog bun with a ton of ketchup.

[j-easy]

the key to a good hotdog is the hotdog, if you have a good hotdog you could microwave it and it would still taste awesome. i like chicage style even though ive only had it once. (in chicago of course)

[Langod]

steamed with sauerkraut.

Place kraut in a sauce pan, sprinkle with some celery seed, place a couple of dogs on top, and heat until dogs are heated through.
Eat on soft dog rolls with mustard.

[ashmaster]

There's a place here that sells "belly buster" dogs, at least 1/4 lb each. Grill those bad boys until they start to split, be sure the skin is charred. Hook these up on some soft toasted hogie style rolls. Top the dog with mustard, little relish, raw onions, sauerkraut, chili, and finally top it with cheese. Yea, baby!!!

Don't forget the roll of paper towels for cleaning up while eating and roll of toilet paper for cleaning up after eating. :r

Soooo true, Soooo true!!! :r

[NCRadioMan]

Deep fried Carolina style. Mustard, slaw and onions! :tu

[smokeyandthebandit05]

On the grill with guldens mustard and sauerkraut. Only way to me

Make that an all beef hotdog or thumans dog with the sauerkraut and guldens piles ontop....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[MikeyC]

A quick way to get a "steamed" hot dog is to throw a dog in a bun, wrap it in a paper towel, and zap it in your microwave for 1 minute (maybe a little less depends on the power of your microwave).

[Darrell]

Great dogs there. There’s usually a long line, but you’ll be ready to devour what you order after being tortured by the delicious aromas while waiting. They're also open late to boot!

Yeah no kidding. Every trip to LA we eat Pink's and always wait in line for at least 30 mins.

[Yazzie]

Steamed with Guldens spicy mustard, onions, relish, and Tabasco If no bun available zap in the microwave and fold in a slice of bread

[MadAl]

Grilled or broiled. Spicy mustard and kraut. Keep it simple.

[Starscream]

Blackened on the grill.

[acarr]

I like them cooked any way possible. Once the relish, onions and mustard are on it you can hardly tell the difference. I also like the chili cheese dogs if it is good chili.

[white_s2k]

Blackened on the grill!

I'd like to try deep frying them one day.

[Mark C]

Almost forgot the best dog....

covered in cornbread and eaten a stick! Gotta love a good corndog.

[Rockestone]

Boiled in beer with steamed buns.

Chili, Mustard, Onions and Hot Sauce.

Now I'm Hungry!:D

[mosesbotbol]

steamed with sauerkraut.

Place kraut in a sauce pan, sprinkle with some celery seed, place a couple of dogs on top, and heat until dogs are heated through.
Eat on soft dog rolls with mustard.

That is a good way. I like to add garlic, gin, fresh thyme, carraway seeds to my kraut before cooking the dog.

[Demented]

I've been thinking about making and marketing a hot dog electric chair!

A small resin chair with a probe sticking up out of the seat, the head cap also has a probe, stick the dog on the seat probe, slide the crown down until the probe is in the top of the dog then throw the switch until the dog is hot.

[DrDubzz]

in a pan, with some olive or peanut oil, until crispy

[scoot]

My favorite dogs are those cooked on a Hot Dog Roller. I eat em plain or with a little brown mustard.

[MedicCook]

The only time I actually enjoy eating a hot dog is when I am at a baseball or hockey game.

[forgop]

To me, nothing replaces the taste cooked over an open fire on a stick.

[jaycarla]

From ages 8-21: Sliced then mixed with a box of Kraft Mac and Cheese, then cover with Tabasco.

From the age of 22+ I would say blackened over open flame with a stick then covered with so much sauerkraut/whole grain mustard that you have to hurry and eat it before the kraut juice breaks the bun apart.

[RGD.]

Cooked me up a Hebrew National dog in the micro-wave (wrapped in several wet paper towels) just until it started to bust - on the bun with hot chili sauce, shredded cheese and mustard - back into the micro-wave to melt it all together.

Man was that good - damn near had to eat it with a fork!

:ss


Ron

[Kreth]

Grilled with relish or chili/cheese.

[CigaSkills9]

RGD, I like the way you think! I guess I gotta go hook one up!

[sli38]

I'm originaly from Maine and there is nothing like a natural casing dog steamed. The kind you get in the deli Shultz, Schonlands or Jordans.......

Any mainers here Know Flo's......the best hotdog stand around.

[Tenor CS]

At the end of a stick, cooked over a campfire, burned to a crisp. Good times.

[hoax]

I burn mine until it's black and crunchy on the outside. It looks disgusting but that's how I like them.

[Da Klugs]

I burn mine until it's black and crunchy on the outside. It looks disgusting but that's how I like them.

Yup.. but my favorite is to deep fry them. MMMM!

[MedicCook]

Any mainers here Know Flo's......the best hotdog stand around.

And the traffic jam that is caused because of it.

[Kreth]

Yup.. but my favorite is to deep fry them. MMMM!
I've never tried them like this, but I Googled and found this (http://moralauthority.wordpress.com/2007/03/14/deep-fried-bacon-cheese-and-beer-dog/). Guess I found a new recipe to try...

[SirMoby]

Grilled with mustard and onions
Sometimes cooked in sauerkraut with mustard and Tabasco
Pan fried Chicago style
Boiled with mustard, chili, cheese and cole slaw

[CBI_2]

boiled, grilled, steamed, nuked, Frying pan all works for me.

Kraut with mustard & ketchup, mustard & ketchup w/chili, cheese & onions , mustard & ketchup w/ onions & relish.

It's all good with me. :dr

[BC-Axeman]

Stuck on a stick, dipped in corn batter and deep fried.
But if you can't get a corn dog then over an open fire can't be beat.

[jonharky]

Outside on the grill wrapped in cheese with a little bbq sauce. But at work the microwave does wonders

[goatfarmer]

BBQ
Grill dog until slightly blackened and a pan of Saurkraut heating up. Toast a hoagie bun then put this all together w/ spicy mustard. Sometimes top this w/ onions. Ummmmm, good!! :dr

[ronhoffman2]

1st favorite way i cook them at home:
crock-pot with kraut and beer

2nd:
grill while being brushed over with BBQ sauce

1st favorite hot dog joint:
Pott's w/ chili and pickle

2nd:
Yocco's w/ mustard and sauce

[promethius]

at the golf course chili and cheese makes for a fun back nine. at home grilled or boiled in beer.

[acruce]

Raw??:confused:

[mahtofire]

Over the bonfire.....then put all your fixins on it and enjoy that charred to perfection, juicy, hot dog.....

[ronhoffman2]

at the golf course chili and cheese makes for a fun back nine. at home grilled or boiled in beer.

i love golf course hot dogs

[Tenor CS]

I can't believe no one said:

Have your woman cook them for you!

(she uses the George Foreman grill - it works well)

[Catfish]

slow steamed in beer is always good.

Grilled ultra-well done, always good, too.

Cut up, pan fried and dropped into Kraft Mac N' Cheese...... Hey, if the budget demands it.... Rock on!

[DocLogic77]

Over a cracklin' fire til it's burnt.

[RFC]

I buy only Nathan's franks. I fry them in bacon grease in an ancient cast iron pan until they're suffering from 3rd degree burns. Then I toast the buns in the same pan.

I slather the bun halves with Trader Joe's green olive tapenade, toss in the dog, then dump on raw (or fried) onions and diced fresh garlic.

If I don't have the tapenade, I use homemade guacamole in its place.

[Lenny]

Hot Dogs, Boiled in Beer, Grilled, Steamed, Or try deep Fried. Till they burst.
might add liquefied butter on the toasting bun.
Might top it with a good spicy mustard, Hot Chillier, Sharp Cheddar, Fresh Sour Kraut,
Onions sautéed in hot pepper sauce.
In mustard choices I like Horseradish mustard, My Preference is A Bauer's German Mustard.
For those who like Garlic,
Try cooking Knobble Wurst.
Hearty Appetites to all,
Lenny Waller NYC

[Pitmaster]

boiled in beer (NEVER water) or cooked over the coals till nice a crispy
Mike

[wshan]

I fried some in my deep fryer and they were delicious. didn't have kraut but put some slaw on it and they were great.

[TheLostGringo]

Fried in a pan until they are well done, covered in Cole Slaw & Chili.

At Home: Deutchmaker hot dogs

Best Place: Super Duper Weenie

[jaymz]

Electrocute them.

Stick a stripped and split 120v cord into each end and watch it swell.

1 1/2 to 2 minutes its done.

For the retro crowd, theres the presto hotdogger, which does the same thing:
http://www.neighborhoodvalues.com/nv/kitchen/misc/35kc.htm

[TheJ]

Drop them in the deep fryer. Top with chili and mustard. One gets kraut the other onions.

[Punchlover]

is there any wrong way to eat a hot dogs? rofl