Chef Reveals One Mistake Everyone Makes When Grilling Hot Dogs

There's nothing fancy about a hot dog, but when it comes to a summer cookout, there's nothing more classic. They're cheap, tasty and usually, pretty solid crowd pleasers, unless your crowd is made up of all food critics. Hot dogs are relatively easy to make, too, right? Just throw them on the grill for a bit, get some decent grill marks on them, and toss them on a bun.

Well, there is one more thing you can do. Frank Proto, Director of Culinary Operations at the Institute of Culinary Education, explained that while hot dogs are indeed a "no-brainer," you can do a little more to make them even better. That's right, this chef reveals one mistake everyone makes when grilling hot dogs.

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[firsttenor]

0:14 - Whoever put that much in ketchup needs to get removed from this planet immediately.

[JxT]

1:45 Burnt hot dogs actually taste great.

[kle]

Come on people, all these pre steps before grilling (heating, cleaning, oiling) should be done whenever grilling anything, not just hotdogs.

[jackdude]

dont use a wire brush bristles can come out stick to the grate then your food then in your throat

[lauriemathews]

Don't burn the hot dogs?? Thats when they're best!!

[flylife]

Never knew people didn't clean and grease first. That just seems like common sense. Other than that a damned near burnt hot dog is super delicious!

[chaddentandt]

Harry Callahan disapproves of ketchup on hotdogs! 😀

[jameswentzkershawn]

Did a taste test years ago with a friend with three brands. 1st, Nathan's, 2nd, surprisingly-Dodger Dogs. 3rd, Ball Park. For me, it's been Nathen's ever since. Of oourse, everyone has their own taste buds. So, just cook them the way you like.

[ET-wcgx]

At 3:57, that is the worst mistake you can make - KETCHUP on a

[oldrustycars]

The first mistake they made was putting ketchup on the hot dog.

[chuckstermcdaddy]

Hot Dogs are at the top of my food chain...Lips, toes, everything.

[Ash_Wen-li]

Wait, people don't preheat or clean their grills?

[saousexu]

Who puts that much ketchup on their hotdogs?! That should be lesson #1

[lesliefranklin]

Do NOT oil your grill by hand after preheating and cleaning. Always use tongs instead of your hands.

[krisfrederick]

If you spiral cut your hot dogs, you are wasting too much time in your life for me to spend mine with you.

[smurphy]

Good lord you want some hot dog with that ketchup?

[trekkeruss]

Hot dogs are already a cooked product; all you are doing it reheating them. This can be done however you want. You can boil, fry, grill, even microwave them. Burnt dogs is subjective. Like burnt bits of pizza crust, it can taste good.

Personally, I prefer natural casing hot dogs. They have a “snap” that skinless dogs lack.

[RagdollsOfLasVegas]

I buy the all beef, natural casing dogs.
I turn the grill on high, all 4 burners, 5 min preheat, throw them on, close the lid, 2-3 min then roll them over, turn two burners off, close lid and let that side heat get those juices going and BAM! Instant Summer!

[fnjesusfreak]

Surprised to find Frank Proto mentioned here (I watch the "4 ways" videos all the time). ;p

My own tip is to use New England rolls and grill the sides. ;p

[billbeliakoff]

I've never seen a grill with a grate that a hot dog can fall through.