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Hot dogs are a type of processed meat that is usually made from beef, pork, or chicken. The meats are ground up and then mixed with spices and other ingredients before being formed into the familiar hot dog shape. Hot dogs are typically cooked by grilling, frying, or boiling.<\/p>\n \n

Most people would probably say that hot dogs are cooked, since they’re usually sold pre-cooked at the store. However, technically speaking, hot dogs are raw – they just happen to be precooked so that they’re safe to eat without further cooking.\n\nThis is because hot dogs are made from ground meat, which is considered raw.

The grinding process actually helps to cook the meat somewhat, but it’s still technically raw. So if you were to grind your own hot dog meat at home, you would need to cook it before eating it.\n\nOf course, store-bought hot dogs have been cooked already, so you don’t need to worry about that.

Just pop them in the microwave or on the grill and enjoy!<\/p>\n \n

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Are Hotdogs Raw before You Cook Them? <\/h2>\n \n

Hot dogs are not raw before you cook them. They are usually pre-cooked or smoked, and then packaged and sold to consumers. When you purchase a hot dog at the store, it is safe to eat without cooking it further.

However, if you want to grill or fry your hot dog, you will need to cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/p>\n \n

Are Hot Dogs Fully Cooked? <\/h2>\n \n

Most hot dogs are precooked, meaning they are already cooked before you purchase them. The exception to this is if you buy fresh hot dogs, which are not precooked. All other hot dogs are fully cooked and only need to be heated up before eating.\n\n

There are a few ways you can heat up a hot dog. One way is to boil it in water for about 3-5 minutes. Another way is to cook it on the stove over medium heat for about 5 minutes, flipping it occasionally so that it doesn’t burn.

You can also put it in the microwave for about 30 seconds on high power.\n\nOnce your hot dog is heated through, you can then add whatever toppings you like and enjoy!<\/p>\n \n

How It's Made – Hot Dogs<\/h2>\n \n
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