Cooking hot dogs in bulk is very easy in a Crock Pot. Learning how to use a slow cooker to steam hot dogs is a great tip for parties and potlucks.
Cris here. The other day I was flipping through Gooseberry Patch’s Busy Day Slow Cooking and I saw a recipe for Steamed Hot Dogs from Erin Brock of Charleston, WV and I knew that we could use our favorite potluck slow cooker— Big Bertha– to crock up a huge batch of hot dogs and send them into work with Mikey. He of course made a video of this super complicated recipe ;).
Cooking Hot Dogs in Bulk Notes
- We put 20 hot dogs in each of our 2.5 qt crocks, but you can place as many that will fit. The original recipe says up to 60, but you could even do more depending on the size of your slow cooker.
- We like to place hot dogs in the two outside slow cookers and then place a topping or dip in the center for parties (new recipe coming soon!). This is just perfect for backyard BBQs and parties.
- You can cook this on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1-2. Once cooked through, I would flip your slow cooker to a warm setting for serving.
Cooking Hot Dogs in Bulk {Crock Pot}
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Cooking hot dogs in bulk is very easy in a Crock Pot. Learning how to use a slow cooker to steam hot dogs is a great tip for parties and potlucks.
Author: Cris
Serves: 20-60
Ingredients
- 20-60 Hot Dogs
- Hot Dog Buns
- Garnish: Shredded Cheese, Onion, Ketchup, Pickles, Relish, etc.
Instructions
- Place hot dogs in slow cooker and close lid.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1-2 hours.
- Turn to warm to keep warm while serving.
Edited to add:
Here the new video with the center crock reveal… shh!
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Chris
This is a very good idea–love it–only problem is–you forgot chili as a topping. Can’t have hot dogs without chili. At least at our home, for the last 4 decades I have always had to have chili on them. Maybe it’s just a Texas thing.
Keep up the good work. Love many of your recipes.
Coming real soon 😉
Would love a T shirt. Please let me know how and when I can order one. I also love your blog and Mikey’s videos. This recipe is great for gatherings. Can’t wait to see what’s coming up and cooking in the middle pot.
Oh Debbie thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a kind note!
Where is the other vi deo that shows the topping for the hot dogs?
Hi Bev! It will be up by Friday… or most likely by Thursday afternoon 😊
Did you add water to the crockpot?
Hi Lakeisha-
No water needed. Enjoy!
Were the hot dogs frozen or do they need to be thawed first? Thanks!
Hi Lisa!
Ours were not frozen. Hope that helps!
Enjoy!