Like my dad always says: its not how you roast it over the open flame, its what you put on it.
Cooking a hot dog over an open flame is a pretty romantic idea, but its harder than you think to make sure the insides are cooked as well as the outsides—I mean, just take a look at your traditional flame-grilled marshmallow, which ends up completely blackened on the outside and gooey on the inside. For a hot dog, a meat-item, actually fully cooking the item is of paramount importance.
Use a flat metal skewer, which transfers heat much more effectively than wooden skewers. The flatness of the rod allows for the dog to not slip around when you rotate it on the fire.
Make sure that youre grilling the dogs over a glowing pile of not-too-hot coals, not necessarily a raging fire. Hold your hand over the coals and if you can hold your hand over it for around 3-4 seconds without burning yourself (BE CAREFUL HERE FOLKS) then its probably good to go.
Yellow mustard, chopped white onions, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices, Chicago-style relish, hot sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt.
To roast your hot dog, place it on the skewer, hold over the open flame (but not too close), and slowly spin it continuously or rotate it every 30 seconds until browned and heated through. (About 2-3 mins total.)
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FAQ
Can you cook hot dogs over a fire pit?
How long does it take to fully cook a hot dog?
How long to cook hotdogs over charcoal?
How do you cook hot dogs while camping?
How long do you cook a hot dog over a fire?
Cook the hot dog over the fire. Keep rotating the stick during the cooking process. This helps cook the meat evenly without burning one side. Hot dogs are precooked, so you will not have to leave them over the fire for more than two to four minutes. The hot dog is ready once the outside is bubbling and browned. Remove the hot dog from the heat.
How to cook hot dogs over a campfire?
How to cook hot dogs over a campfire is one of the simplest methods ever. I recommend using a telescoping roasting fork. They are designed for over fire cooking of marshmallows or hot dogs and are sturdy. The telescoping feature ensures you can get the hot dogs over the fire but keep yourself a safe distance away.
How do you cook a hot dog without burning it?
Place the hot dogs on the sticks or skewers. Press the meat down until it is secured on the wood. You don’t want to lose the hot dog to the fire when you begin cooking. Cook the hot dog over the fire. Keep rotating the stick during the cooking process. This helps cook the meat evenly without burning one side.
How long do you cook hot dogs on a grill?
Place them on the grill and cook for about 3 minutes then rotate to the other side for another 3 minutes. You’ll get great grill marks and the hot dogs will be cooked all the way through. Tent the perfect grill-marked hot dogs with foil and prepare your grilled hot dog buns.