Should you boil hot dogs before grilling?

Chef's answer
Avoid boiling hot dogs and make sure that you don't grill them over direct heat. Don't split or poke the hot dogs before grilling them, and make an effort to prep the buns so they aren't served cold. Condiments can make or break a great hot dog, but don't be afraid to experiment with different flavor combinations.
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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.
How long do I boil Nathan's hot dogs? First, fill a medium-sized saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once it's boiling, add in as many dogs as you wish to eat. Let the hot dogs boil for about 5 minutes until plump.
And while I'd never advise slashing into a natural casing hot dog, there's a dramatic whole world out there for skinless dogs. So why not explore it? Slashing is all about creating edges and ridges on a dog (anything to increase the dog's surface area) that will get crispy on the grill.
You can simply put the frozen hot dog into the pan to boil and it will defrost as it heats up.
Myth 7: Hot dogs are pre-cooked, so it's okay to eat them raw. Fact: Actually, it's important to always reheat hot dogs until they're steaming hot. Some ready-to-eat foods, such as hot dogs, can become contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes after they have been processed and packaged at the plant.
  • Step 1: Cut the Hot Dogs. Make a few diagonal cuts on your hot dogs with a knife, about an inch apart. ...
  • Step 2: Place in Skillet. Warm your skillet on a burner set to medium heat.
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