best way to cook a hot dog?

boiled? grilled? steamed?

what do you like on yours?

me personally, chopped onions, chili and mustard along with a steamed dog and i'm good to go.

[TripleF]

Fried in a frying pan......yuhhhhhhhhhmeeeee!!

Like chili on my dog's!

[Mugen910]

Boiled with beer and then toast the bun and throw some American cheese on it.

[AD720]

Either in cooked beer or grilled.

[Mark]

Man you GOTTA grill 'em! Get that nice crusty char on the outside with all the flavor then top it off with some chili and cheese. mmmmmmmm tasty!

The best hot dogs, by the way: Zweigles Hots. Hands down, no contest.

[rack04]

Grilled and topped with chili, ketchup, dill relish, and graded cheddar cheese.

[taltos]

Either grilled outside or fried on the stove in a little olive oil. Well done in either case and served on a steamed roll with mustard and chipotle relish or some home made green tomato relish. Ideally the hot dog should be Old Neighborhood meat franks.

[Mark C]

Originally Posted by taltos

Either grilled outside or fried on the stove in a little olive oil. Well done in either case

Cooked 'til the ends split and the skin gets a little blackened. I like ketchup and dijon mustard, and onion if it's there. And a toasted bun.

If it were a sausage, I'd be with you guys on the 'mustard only', but not for a hot dog.

[ucla695]

Definitely grilled or fried – either way well done. Topped with Dijon or spicy mustard, fried onions, maybe some relish and some type of hot peppers (Il Primo Giardiniera works well) or a combination thereof.

Originally Posted by Mugen910

Boiled with beer and then toast the bun and throw some American cheese on it.

Ooh. I've had these, but they sound delicious.

[md4958]

in order

griddle grilled
bRoiled- yeah, in the toaster oven
steamed

boiling takes alot of the flavor out...

best dogs IMO are hebrew national... I prefer a beef frank to a pork mix... followed closely by Groten Wiggle, a brand that is made locally and the owner is one of my customers.

mustard only... everything else is nonsense...unless youre in Chicago, then you eat it chicago style, on a poppyseed bun, with neon green relish, and all the rest

occasionally when the mood strikes, melted american cheese

[gvarsity]

Klements from Milwaukee IMO. Amazing. I love em grilled as well. I think the perfect hot dog would be steamed hot and then grilled just enough to put on a the grill marks and impart a little extra flavor. I top them a lot of ways. I really enjoy a full Chicago dog - the sweet relish, or a classic chili cheese dog, or my wifes favorite (which is a little weird) ketchup and mayo. When I'm not messing around with all of the condiments for a Chicago or Chili dog I lean toward yellow mustard, a little ketchup, & diced onions.

Personally, hot dogs are best cooked over an open flame (i.e. on a stick over a fire). I then like to top them with Dennison’s meat chili, grated cheddar cheese and onions.

I’m pretty sure Pink’s in LA steams their dogs and buns, they make the best hot dogs. Bar none.

[rack04]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Personally, hot dogs are best cooked over an open flame (i.e. on a stick over a fire). I then like to top them with Dennison’s meat chili, grated cheddar cheese and onions.

I’m pretty sure Pink’s in LA steams their dogs and buns, they make the best hot dogs. Bar none.

They do. I saw them on Food Network.

Originally Posted by rack04

They do. I saw them on Food Network.

If you ever make it out there Justin, they have some awesome dogs.

This is what I always get:

MULLHOLLAND DRIVE DOG - 10" STRETCH dog grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, nacho cheese & bacon.

[rack04]

Originally Posted by Darrell

If you ever make it out there Justin, they have some awesome dogs.

This is what I always get:

MULLHOLLAND DRIVE DOG - 10" STRETCH dog grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, nacho cheese & bacon.

Anything with onions, mushrooms, cheese, and bacon can't be bad.

Great now I'm craving a hot dog.

[rizzle]

No way to eat a dog except grilled. And I can't believe TripleF didn't mention Zweigle's.

Grill them till they pop open, quick slice and insert your cheese and back on the grill until melted.

Mustard, onion, and relish.

Done.

Edit: Boston Mark nailed the Zweigle's.

[tsolomon]

Grilled until they just start to burn, add mustard, onions and relish and you're done. Don't forget to toast the buns on the grill as well.

Grilled until they are half to three quarters burnt on the outside.

Mustard, Relish, Onions

[ucla695]

Originally Posted by Darrell

Personally, hot dogs are best cooked over an open flame (i.e. on a stick over a fire). I then like to top them with Dennison’s meat chili, grated cheddar cheese and onions.

I’m pretty sure Pink’s in LA steams their dogs and buns, they make the best hot dogs. Bar none.

Great dogs there. There’s usually a long line, but you’ll be ready to devour what you order after being tortured by the delicious aromas while waiting. They're also open late to boot!

[chippewastud79]

My three votes:

Skyline Cheese Coney - Plain (no mustard, no onions) - On the griddle

The Corner Bar Chili Dogs - Just chili and cheese - On the griddle

Pronto Pup - Pup with ketchup - Covered in batter and deep fried

I guess I like them on the flat top and deep fried.

Yummy in the tummy