Cooking Hot Dogs In Microwave

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How To Cook Hot Dogs In Microwave

When you are hungry and do not want to wait for a long time to eat or do not have enough time to cook, here is a solution - hot dogs plus microwave. If you have these two in the kitchen, you indeed can have your food in just a few seconds. Sure, using a microwave is not the most common way to cook hot dogs. But if you know how to do it properly, you can enjoy one hot dog meal or two. Now, how to cook hot dogs in a microwave?

Steps To Cook Hot Dogs In Microwave

Method 1: Using Paper Towel

Wrapping hot dogs in a paper towel when cooking it in a microwave keeps the moisture that escapes when cooking. It will make your hot dogs nice and juicy.

You need to prepare:

hot dogs
microwave
paper towels
buns/condiments (optional)

Procedure:

Lay out a piece of paper towel on a plate or any flat surface.
Pierce hot dogs with a knife or a fork three times.
Place the hot dogs onto a damp paper towel. Roll it nicely.
Make sure the hot dogs are rolled nicely and have no loose edges. Doing so ensures that the hot dogs will be cooked thoroughly.
Put the hot dogs in the microwave. Set it for 45 to 55 seconds. If you are cooking more than one hot dog, add another 20 to 30 seconds.
Check the hot dogs if they are thoroughly heated. If you have a meat thermometer, the hot dogs should have an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Unwrap your hot dogs and serve them with a bun and condiments.

Method 2: With Hot Water

Cooking or boiling hot dogs using a microwave ensures that they are evenly cooked in no time.

You need to prepare:

hot dogs
fork
glass container
water (or chicken broth)

Procedure:

Pierce hot dogs three times using a fork or a knife.
Place hot dogs in a glass food container (or any microwave-safe container). Put water or chicken broth if you want to add flavor.
Place hot dogs in the microwave. Set in on high for one minute.
Stir water.
Check the temperature of the water and the hot dogs.
Repeat the procedure every 30 seconds until heated.
Carefully remove the container from the microwave.
Serve.

Conclusion

If you are feeling really hungry and want to eat hot dogs right away, that is okay. Hot dogs are pre-cooked, so they're safe to eat. However, they taste a lot better when you cook them. Now that you have learned how to cook hot dogs in the microwave, give yourself a few more seconds to prepare and cook hot dogs, and you will surely not regret doing it. Those few seconds of waiting is worth all the wait. Happy eating!