Is there a way to cook hot dogs in a microwave without them bursting?
Whenever I cook hot dogs in the microwave they invariably split and/or burst open. I've tried shortening the cooking time, but haven't found a happy medium where they are thoroughly cooked, but remain unmutilated.
Is there some trick to cooking them in a microwave without this happening?
Best Answer
Poke them with a fork in a few places. This will let the steam out in a controlled manner and prevent bursting.
or, even better, skip the microwave and boil them in a pan over the stove.
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Poke them with a fork in a few places. This will let the steam out in a controlled manner and prevent bursting. or, even better, skip the microwave and boil them in a pan over the stove.How do you keep hot dogs from cracking in the microwave?
Run a knife down the length of each hot dog to prevent splitting during cooking. Half-fill a microwave-safe bowl with water \u2013 enough to fully submerge your hotdogs. Make sure you leave some space at the top of the bowl so the boiling water isn't likely to spill and scald you when you remove it from the microwave.How do you keep hot dogs from bursting?
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.Do hot dogs explode in the microwave?
Hot dogs will explode, so to speak, not because of cooking time or microwave power, but rather, due to steam. When you microwave a hot dog, very hot steam accumulates inside the frank. It's these steam pockets that explode the dog.Can you cook a hot dog in the microwave without water?
In general, using water to boil a hotdog in the microwave tends to take slightly longer. To cook 1 hot dog in water takes about 2 minute whereas without water may take 45 seconds.How To Cook A Hot Dog In A Microwave
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Answer 2
Score them (cut slits in them).
Answer 3
I always cut a shallow incision down the whole shaft, put it in the microwave, and watch until it starts to 'bloom'. Usually 45sec-1min
Answer 4
Put hotdogs in a pot of water on the stove and then wait for it to come to a boil. It's not really cooking and the hotdog won't split this way. If you boil the water first you might over cook it. There's really no way to screw up if you use this method.
Answer 5
Introduce the hot dog in a high glass of water in the microwaves.
Answer 6
I roll it up in a paper towel for 30sec. It depends on the range though....40 sec will make my dog lose its head.
Answer 7
When I want a hot dog, I like to split it down the center, place some thin sliced cheese in it and wrap it with fully cooked bacon, secure with toothpick and set microwave for 30 seconds.
Answer 8
Try poking holes in them with a fork or a skewer, or otherwise make small openings, so that steam from inside can be released without blowing apart the hot dog.
Or, try boiling it in water over the stove. I personally prefer hot dogs this way.
Answer 9
Just punch some holes before cooking em..and itll be fine.. ;)
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