Why is a hot dog called a hot dog?
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How term "hot dog" came about. ... References to dachshund sausages and ultimately hot dogs can be traced to German immigrants in the 1800s. These immigrants brought not only sausages to America, but dachshund dogs. The name most likely began as a joke about the Germans' small, long, thin dogs..
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To make a long story short, yes, dogs can eat fish, and fish can be a part of a healthy diet for your dog, provided it is fully cooked without any additional oils and seasonings, does not contain any bones, and is not a species prone to high levels of mercury such as tuna.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You can simply put the frozen hot dog into the pan to boil and it will defrost as it heats up.
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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.
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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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