Cooking Hot Dogs in Bulk {Crock Pot} - Recipes That Crock! (2024)

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How many hot dogs can you cook in a crock pot? ›

For a crowd: Cooking these in a crock pot is ideal for any party. Plan for 1-2 hot dogs for children and 3 per adult. When placed vertically, a 4 qt crock pot can hold about 48 regular length hot dogs. A 6 qt pot should be able to hold about 64 regular length hot dogs.

Keeping them warm

After cooking the hot dogs in the crockpot, turn the slow cooker to the warm setting. Keep the hot dogs warm for 2-3 hours. After that they will start to dry out so enjoy them before then.

Using a large saucepan add 1 qt of water and bring it to a boil. Add 8 hot dogs to the water. Bring to a full boil and heat for 4-5 minutes. If you are using frozen hot dogs, boil for about 8 minutes.

Directions. Step 1Place 60 hot dogs standing up straight in your slow cooker. Step 2Turn slow cooker to high and cook 1 to 2 hours, until hot dogs are cooked through. Step 3Serve in buns with your favorite toppings.

Third - and perhaps most importantly - is preparation. Ballparks steam their hotdogs as they were intended. This is why they taste better than those off the grill in the backyard. Grill the burgers at home, steam the hot dogs and leave them off the grill.

After you place them in the bun, wrap each one individually in foil and place in a cooler or insulated bag to keep them warm. Close cooler and keep closed until serving. To add extra length to the amount of time that your hot dogs will stay warm, add a travel hot pack and use an insulated cooler bag keep heat longer.

Use a slow cooker to prepare hot dogs for a fundraiser and keep them warm during the event. A slow cooker offers the ideal means to cook hot dogs and keep them warm for your fundraiser. The hot dogs will stay moist and develop a browned crust while cooking in the slow cooker.

How much chili do I need for 150 hot dogs? ›

Each hot dog is topped with about 2 tablespoons of chili, so you'll need ¼ cup chili per person. For a crowd of 50, that's about 12 ½ cups of chili (or this recipe multiplied by 3). To serve 100, you need about 24-25 cups of hot dog chili sauce (so multiply this recipe by 6).

Pro Tip: For maximum home-run flavor, try pan frying your hot dogs instead of boiling them to keep all the juicy flavor inside.

Plan on serving two sausages or hot dogs per adult. As the dogs come off the grill, place them on warmed-up platters or trays and cover them with foil to keep them toasty. Label each option on the serving table to make choosing simple.

"Often, consumers will inquire about adding water to the bottom of their roasting pans. We do not recommend adding water to the bottom of the pan. Cooking a turkey with steam is a moist heat-cook method and is acceptable, sure, but is not the preferred method for cooking your turkey."

You can use a casserole dish, a roasting pan or even a baking tray (as long as it has a rim for catching juices). Line the dish with foil for extra easy cleanup. Cook for 15 minutes. Keep an eye on your dogs.

Roast for 10 to 20 minutes, or until hot dogs are heated through to 160°F (71°C).

Your best bet is to cook it over indirect heat, away from the grill's hottest spot. And don't forget to poke a few holes in the dog with a fork or tip of a sharp knife. As the fat in the hot dog cooks, it emits steam. Without any means for escape, the steam will find a way: that's the tell-tale broken casing.

So, just what is on a Chicago style dog? Well, it starts with a steamed poppy seed bun and an all-beef frankfurter. Then it's topped with yellow mustard, bright green relish, fresh chopped onions, juicy red tomato wedges, a kosher-style pickle spear, a couple of spicy sport peppers and finally, a dash of celery salt.

Pour water into a large pot and bring the water to a boil. As the water begins to boil, put the hot dogs in. Cook the hot dogs for 6 minutes on high heat. For frozen hot dogs, cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

Do you put hotdogs in water before or after boiling? ›

Cook: Add hot dogs to water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Serve: Drain water and serve hot dogs with your favorite toppings.

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add 1 hot dog. Boil uncovered for 4 to 6 minutes, until the hot dog has plumped up on all sides.

Hot dogs should be boiled for around four to six minutes, according to 52food.com. But if the hot dog is frozen, it should be boiled for nine to 10 minutes, says homecookworld.com. You can choose to boil your hot dog in water or beer, depending on your preference.

Bring the water to a boil over medium heat and add the hot dogs. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes. (If your hot dogs are frozen, simmer for 8-10 minutes.) Remove from the water and serve immediately.

Fill a medium saucepan or skillet with the water and place over high heat (medium heat if using beer). Once the liquid is boiling, carefully add the hot dogs using kitchen tongs to avoid splashes. Boil 5 minutes for refrigerated dogs or 10 minutes for frozen dogs. For jumbo size wieners, add 3 minutes extra.

Heat up some water with a bit of bouillon. Chicken or beef are both great, but vegetable bouillon will work in a pinch too. If you want a more adult flavor, you can substitute the water for beer or make Bacon and Beer Sauerkraut.

There's a reason you find “Chicago-style hot dogs” on menus all over the country (albeit inferior ones). The flavor parade that is yellow mustard, relish, onion, tomato, celery salt, sport peppers, and a pickle spear is a perfect blend of taste and texture that complements your encased meat without overpowering it.

Chafing dishes, preheated warming trays, multicookers, slow cookers or toaster ovens may also be used to keep food warm.

Warming ovens, or holding cabinets, are found in most restaurant kitchens. They play an integral role in keeping extra food product warm until it's ready to be moved to a steam table or a customer's plate. Virtually any type of food can be held in a warming oven, from rice to vegetables and meat.

What is the maximum holding time for cooked hotdog? ›

What is important in cooking them is to achieve the correct internal temperature and hold them in a hot environment for safety. At room temperature, TCS foods such as hot dogs can only last for a maximum of 2 hours without the time and temperature control.

Pick up some Chafing Dishes

Chafing dishes are specifically designed to hold your food warm for hours. Although having a set might seem like a luxury, they're not as expensive as you might think. And you can reuse them for so many occasions: Superbowl parties, potlucks, backyard barbecues or dinner parties.

If you pan grill or fry the hot dogs ahead, wrap them in foil, and then stick them all into a cooler, it becomes a traveling warming oven, and works exactly as you would hope – to keep your hot dogs hot!

Hot dog skins split when they are cooked at too high a heat. Cook them over an indirect heat to avoid them splitting, or if boiling, do not exceed 5 minutes.

Many people wonder if hot dogs are safe to eat directly from the package. Providing they've been properly handled and kept cold prior to consumption, they are safe to consume without reheating. However, people who fall into high-risk health categories should refrain from eating unprepared hot dogs.

Pan frying hot dogs is my favorite way to cook hot dogs. If you want to cook hot dogs on the stove, this is the preferred method. I don't recommend boiling hot dogs ever. Boiling takes the flavor out of the hot dog and waters them down.

Boiling is by far the easiest and quickest way to cook sausage. You might prefer the crunchiness of hot dogs when they are roasted or grilled. However, grilling sausages can be pretty troublesome and time-consuming. Plus, grilled hot dogs are not as plump and juicy as boiled ones.

Do hotdogs float when they're cooked? Not all dogs are created equal, so not all dogs float! Dogs with more meat sink, while dogs with more fat and gristle float. Which ratio of meat to fat to gristle you go with is up to your own personal preference!

Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook until steaming hot. Remove the hot dogs(about 8-10 minutes) and dab dry with a paper towel.

How do you serve hot dogs at a party? ›

Plan on serving two sausages or hot dogs per adult. As the dogs come off the grill, place them on warmed-up platters or trays and cover them with foil to keep them toasty. Label each option on the serving table to make choosing simple.

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, bring enough water to cover the dogs to a simmer. Place hot dogs in the water and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Heat it to medium high heat. Then cook until the water begins to evaporate. Add your Nathan's franks to the pan and steam until the water boils off completely. Give your steamed hot dogs an extra rich and flavorful crisp by adding a pat or two of butter and pan-frying them until the skin begins to blister.

The trick to keeping grilled hot dogs warm is to prevent them from drying out, so use a tightly sealed container that locks in heat and moisture. They can be kept warm in a low oven or crockpot for up to an hour. For an outside party or picnic, heat packs and insulated containers can work well.

Roll each hot dog in warm corn tortilla, fasten with toothpicks. Using metal tongs, carefully place one rolled hot dog in hot oil at a time. Fry evenly on all sides, turning with tongs, until golden and crispy. Remove from oil and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to soak up excess oil.