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The Absolute Best Way To Cook Your Hot Dogs Requires Minimal Effort By Nick Rivera Aug. 27, 2025 1:39 pm EST

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While hot dogs might seem like one of the easiest meats to prepare in a pinch, there are loads of ways they can go wrong. From split skin to bland insides, messing up a hot dog feels disappointing, especially because they're often pre-cooked. But cooking this slim sausage doesn't have to be so hard. If you're looking for one of the easiest and most effective ways to cook a hot dog, look no further than a broiler.

When we ranked our 12 favorite ways to cook hot dogs , we found that using the broiler was the best option on the list. It's similar to using an oven, but it's faster and yields a surprisingly delicious result. It'l

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