Top Dog. For the best tasting hot dogs, take about five minutes to defrost them in the microwave. Place them in a shallow dish with just enough water to cover the bottom, cover tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and then you and the kids can set the table and prepare the side dishes or toppings as they defrost. read more
Hot dogs can safely be frozen for three months. Once a package of hot dogs has been opened, it should be eaten within three days. Even though hot dogs are already cooked, it is best to prepare them before serving using a heat source to kill any remaining bacteria in the meat. read more
Cooking Frozen Hot Dogs. If your children threaten to pass out if they don't eat immediately, it is possible to microwave or boil frozen hot dogs. It will take a few minutes longer than cooking defrosted dogs, but you'll get the job done without having to go through the extra step of defrosting the meat. read more
You can dump ice cubes in hot oil too and see them sitting in the bottom. Kind of eerie since the ice is 32 and the surrounding oil is 400+. Don't fall in love with the view though as it will froth and spit like mad and hot oil spatter is painful. read more