Difference between revisions of "Make a Hot Dog in the Microwave"
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#Place the hot dog(s) on a paper towel-lined plate. Paper towels make cleanup a cinch by absorbing grease and moisture that leaks out of the hot dog as it cooks. If you're cooking multiple hot dogs, line them up in a row on the towel, leaving a little space between each. This allows them to cook evenly. | #Place the hot dog(s) on a paper towel-lined plate. Paper towels make cleanup a cinch by absorbing grease and moisture that leaks out of the hot dog as it cooks. If you're cooking multiple hot dogs, line them up in a row on the towel, leaving a little space between each. This allows them to cook evenly. | ||
#* Be sure to use a microwave-safe plate. Plates made from glass or ceramic are safe bets. Plastic and metal plates should be avoided. Click [http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/tools-products/cookware-bakeware/food-containers-safe-for-microwave here] for a detailed guide to which containers are microwave-safe. | #* Be sure to use a microwave-safe plate. Plates made from glass or ceramic are safe bets. Plastic and metal plates should be avoided. Click [http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/tools-products/cookware-bakeware/food-containers-safe-for-microwave here] for a detailed guide to which containers are microwave-safe. | ||
| − | #Optionally, pierce the hot dog(s) a few times. Traditional microwave wisdom dictates that hot dogs should be pricked or sliced a few times with a sharp utensil before cooking. This allows steam from inside the hot dog to escape rather than building up and causing it to explode.<ref>http://startcooking.com/how-to-make-hot-dogs</ref> However, some sources (like Oscar Mayer) claim that there is no danger of explosion and that piercing the hot dogs will let the juices run out while they cook, leaving you with a dry frank.<ref>http://www.oscarmayer.com/hot-dog-prep-tips</ref> | + | #Optionally, pierce the hot dog(s) a few times. Traditional microwave wisdom dictates that hot dogs should be pricked or sliced a few times with a sharp utensil before cooking. This allows steam from inside the hot dog to escape rather than building up and causing it to explode.<ref name="rf1">http://startcooking.com/how-to-make-hot-dogs</ref> However, some sources (like Oscar Mayer) claim that there is no danger of explosion and that piercing the hot dogs will let the juices run out while they cook, leaving you with a dry frank.<ref name="rf2">http://www.oscarmayer.com/hot-dog-prep-tips</ref> |
#* The choice here is yours — if you're only microwaving one or two hot dogs, they'll be in the microwave for such little time that you're unlikely to run into problems either way. | #* The choice here is yours — if you're only microwaving one or two hot dogs, they'll be in the microwave for such little time that you're unlikely to run into problems either way. | ||
#Cover with another towel (or roll the first towel up). Covering the hot dogs with a second layer of paper towel holds moisture next to them as they cook, ensuring a plump, juicy hot dog. | #Cover with another towel (or roll the first towel up). Covering the hot dogs with a second layer of paper towel holds moisture next to them as they cook, ensuring a plump, juicy hot dog. | ||
#* If you roll up your hot dog, tuck the ends under so that the towel doesn't unroll during cooking. | #* If you roll up your hot dog, tuck the ends under so that the towel doesn't unroll during cooking. | ||
| − | #Heat on HIGH. Different microwaves have different wattages, so cooking times can vary slightly. The cooking times below assume a middle-of-the-road microwave rated for about 800-1,000 watts.<ref>http://articles.philly.com/1989-07-12/food/26131970_1_dog-days-franks-microwave</ref> If your microwave has a higher wattage, use shorter cooking times (and vice versa for lower wattage units). If you're unsure of your microwave's wattage, [https://www.microwavecookingforone.com/Charts/Wattage.html click here]. | + | #Heat on HIGH. Different microwaves have different wattages, so cooking times can vary slightly. The cooking times below assume a middle-of-the-road microwave rated for about 800-1,000 watts.<ref name="rf3">http://articles.philly.com/1989-07-12/food/26131970_1_dog-days-franks-microwave</ref> If your microwave has a higher wattage, use shorter cooking times (and vice versa for lower wattage units). If you're unsure of your microwave's wattage, [https://www.microwavecookingforone.com/Charts/Wattage.html click here]. |
#* '''1 hot dog:''' About 40 seconds | #* '''1 hot dog:''' About 40 seconds | ||
#* '''2 hot dogs:''' About 1 minute to 1 minute 15 seconds | #* '''2 hot dogs:''' About 1 minute to 1 minute 15 seconds | ||
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#* Wrap the bun in the paper towel or place a second on top. | #* Wrap the bun in the paper towel or place a second on top. | ||
#* Microwave on high for 10-15 seconds. Check for a warm, soft texture. If it's not quite warm yet, go an additional 10 seconds. | #* Microwave on high for 10-15 seconds. Check for a warm, soft texture. If it's not quite warm yet, go an additional 10 seconds. | ||
| − | #* Don't microwave the bun with the hot dog in it. The steam from the hot dog will make the bun soggy.<ref | + | #* Don't microwave the bun with the hot dog in it. The steam from the hot dog will make the bun soggy.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#Alternatively, toast the buns. Toasted buns have the warmth of microwaved buns with the added benefit of a crisp, toasty texture. If you have a toaster, toasting hot dog buns is easy — just put them in at the setting you'd normally use for white bread. There are other ways to toast buns as well: | #Alternatively, toast the buns. Toasted buns have the warmth of microwaved buns with the added benefit of a crisp, toasty texture. If you have a toaster, toasting hot dog buns is easy — just put them in at the setting you'd normally use for white bread. There are other ways to toast buns as well: | ||
#* Heat the open bun under a broiler until well-browned. Most modern ovens will have a "broil" setting that also works. | #* Heat the open bun under a broiler until well-browned. Most modern ovens will have a "broil" setting that also works. | ||
