Cooking Hot Dogs in Bulk {Crock Pot} - Recipes That Crock! (2024)

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How to cook large quantities of hot dogs? ›

Add the hot dogs to the slow cooker. Lay them on their sides if they are too tall to stand up. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours or until the hot dogs that are in the center are hot.

Slow cooker cookbook author Stephanie O'Dea shares this quick tip on The Huffington Post: just put the ingredients into a smaller (one- or two-quart) oven-safe dish and put the dish in the slow cooker. It should cook the same and, even better, will likely be easier to clean than your larger crockpot.

Tips for Making Crock Pot Hot Dogs

If you're worried about it, just keep it set on low and make certain that there's enough water so that they don't burn.

Cooking these in a crock pot is ideal for any party. Plan for 1-2 hot dogs for children and 3 per adult. When placed vertically, a 4 qt crock pot can hold about 48 regular-length hot dogs. A 6 qt pot should be able to hold about 64 regular-length hot dogs.

If you don't have a heating plate, you can also opt to use a crockpot (more on that method later).

Given how close that temperature is to the Danger Zone, Crock Pot recommends that you only keep food on the warm setting in your slow cooker for up four hours.

Don't leave it on 'warm' all day

Most appliances will automatically shut off after 20 or so hours on this setting, but you shouldn't leave food in a slow cooker for an extended length of time. The general rule of thumb is that 2-4 hours is the maximum length of time you can leave food in a slow cooker on warm.

Given how close that temperature is to the "danger zone," it is recommended that you only keep food on the warm setting on your slow cooker for up to four hours.

What is 1 hour on high equal to on low in a crock pot? ›

One hour on HIGH generally equals two hours on LOW.

If the cooker is too full, the food may not cook evenly and could end up being undercooked. On the other hand, if the cooker is not full enough, the food may overcook.

One option is to keep the hot dogs in a slow cooker using a “warm” or “low” setting, which will keep them at a consistent temperature without overcooking them. Another option is to wrap the hot dogs in foil and place them in a cooler or insulated container with hot towels or heat packs.

Cook them just until they are heated through and plump, which usually takes around 5 to 7 minutes. Use hot but not boiling water: Start with hot, not boiling water in a pot, and submerge the hot dogs in the water. Boiling water can cause the skin to burst and release the juices, which can make the hot dogs dry.

First, set up a long table with plates and napkins at one end. Then add your food, in order of assembly: breads, sausages and hot dogs, garnishes, condiments and, finally, sauces. Have everyone grab a plate and go down the line, customizing as they go.