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Have a party or potluck coming up? Cooking Instant Pot Hot Dogs in Bulk is very easy. Learning how to use an electric pressure cooker to steam hot dogs is a great tip for parties and potlucks.

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Hey y’all! GOODe Ole Boy here!

A while back we showed y’all how easy it is to cook up a big batch of hot dogs using your crock pot. In just a couple hours you had enough hot dogs to feed an entire baseball team (or two to three GOODe Ole Boys on a Sunday afternoon…) Well, now I’m here to show you that you can do the same thing in your electric pressure cooker in mere minutes. Yep, that wasn’t a typo… I said MINUTES!

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Instant Pot Hot Dogs In Bulk

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Ingredients For Hot Dogs In Bulk In The Instant Pot

  • 20 to 30 hot dogs
  • 1 Cup water

How To Make Hot Dogs In Bulk In The Instant Pot

  • Pour water into the Instant Pot
  • Place hot dogs in the Instant Pot
  • Secure lid and make sure the vent is closed
  • Cook on low pressure for 1 minute
  • Quick release the vent to release the pressure

Notes On Making Hot Dogs In The Instant Pot

  • It will take approximately 15 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure before cooking for one minute.
  • Our method was done using our 6 quart Instant Pot. Other sizes/models may perform differently.
  • If you are using an 8-quart Instant Pot, you may need to use a half cup more liquid to make sure your Instant Pot will come up to pressure.
  • You can find more electric pressure cooker recipes with our Recipe Finder.
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  • As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.
  • Finally, all electric pressure cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldalways be tested first in your own electric pressure cooker and time adjusted as needed.

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How to Make Hot Dogs in an Instant Pot

Have a party or potluck coming up? Cooking Instant Pot Hot Dogs in Bulk is very easy. Learning how to use an electric pressure cooker to steam hot dogs is a great tip for parties and potlucks.

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Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 1 minute minute

Cook Time: 1 minute minute

Total Time: 2 minutes minutes

Servings: 15 people

Author: Mikey Goode

Ingredients

  • 25 hot dogs
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  • Pour water into the Instant Pot

  • Place hot dogs in the Instant Pot

  • Secure lid and make sure the vent is closed

  • Cook on low pressure for 1 minute

  • Quick release the vent to release the pressure

Notes

  • It will take approximately 15 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure before cooking for one minute.
  • Our method was done using our 6 quart Instant Pot. Other sizes/models may perform differently.
  • If you are using an 8-quart Instant Pot, you may need to use a half cup more liquid to make sure your Instant Pot will come up to pressure.
  • You can find more electric pressure cooker recipes with our Recipe Finder.
  • Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks, slow cookers and low carb essentials in ourAmazon Influencer Shop.
  • As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.
  • Finally, all electric pressure cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldalways be tested first in your own electric pressure cooker and time adjusted as needed.

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The magic happens by the way the pressure cooker heats up. It’ll take 15 minutes to get up to temperature, then it holds that temperature for the 1 minute you programmed in. Then you hit the quick release to let out all the pressure and your dogs are done! I highly recommend NOT cooking your hot dogs under pressure for much more than that one minute. We initially did a batch and cooked them for 5 minutes under high pressure. Let’s just say that they were so soft that you could cut them with a wet feather…

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  1. Instant Pot Hot Dogs In Bulk - Recipes That Crock! (10)Andy says

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    Trick I learned from my uncle was to add to the water some beer, butter, and onions when cooking hot dogs on a stove or in a steam table. Would the beer mess up the pressure cooker?

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  2. Instant Pot Hot Dogs In Bulk - Recipes That Crock! (12)Melissa Sheets says

    Do you use a steamer basket or a sling in order to prevent the bottom hotdogs being in the water? I cook for a daycare and have to make 50 dogs…. I do have the 8 qt quickpot

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    • Instant Pot Hot Dogs In Bulk - Recipes That Crock! (13)Cris says

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      Hi Melissa-
      We didn’t, but that is a great idea.It will also make getting them out of the pot without burning yourself a lot easier. Enjoy!

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FAQs

How do you cook large quantities of hot dogs? ›

Instructions
  1. Place hot dogs in slow cooker and close lid.
  2. Cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 1-2 hours.
  3. Turn to warm to keep warm while serving.
Apr 4, 2016

Can hot dogs be cooked in a crock pot? ›

Prepare hot dogs in slow cooker using NO water. Just drop the dogs (or knockwurst, or polish sausage) and cook them in their own juices on high for 1-2 hours. In about hour the dogs will begin to "brown" wherever thy touch the sides of the pot. A few minutes before serving, warm up some hot dog buns in the pot.

Can the Instant Pot be used as a crockpot? ›

Press the "Slow Cook" button to select the slow cooking function. Set the cooking time and temperature. The Instant Pot has three temperature settings for slow cooking: low, medium, and high. Use the "Adjust" button to choose the temperature and then use the "+" and "-" buttons to adjust the cooking time.

How do you keep hot dogs warm for a crowd? ›

How to keep hot dogs warm for a party - Quora. Crock pot. Place the hot dogs still in their package in the crock-pot, cover with hot water and set on low. They'll cook in their own juices and won't end up tasting watered down from absorbing a lot of plain cooking water.

How many pounds of hot dogs do I need for 100 people? ›

How Much Food to Serve at a Party
FOODSERVE 25SERVE 100
Meats
Hamburgers6-1/2–9-1/2 pounds26–30 pounds
Ham or roast beef10 pounds40 pounds
Hot dogs4 pounds13 pounds
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How to make hot dogs taste like ballpark? ›

Directions
  1. Chop the onions and soak in water for about 15 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Split the buns lengthwise and spread butter inside.
  3. Place a hot dog in each bun. Place in toaster and cook for 6 minutes on Pastry mode.
  4. Once out of the toaster, top with onions, ketchup, and mustard.

How long does it take for hot dogs to get hot in crock pot? ›

Use the lid to cover the hot dogs, and cook them on high for 1-2 hours, or on low for 3-4 hours. 3. Once the hot dogs are cooked, switch the Crock-Pot to “warm” to avoid overcooking.

Can you put foil wrapped hot dogs in crock pot? ›

Perfect for game day, tail gates etc. Assemble hot dogs in buns then wrap in foil. Sandwiches too. Set crock pot on low.

What's the difference between a crockpot and a slow cooker? ›

The pot of the slow cooker usually sits on a base that houses the heating element on the bottom, while Crockpots have their pots inside of a container (or crock) and get heating from all sides. Therefore, slow cookers heat up slower than crockpots, with the heat level higher on the bottom of the pot.

Is Instapot worth it? ›

Yes, the Instant Pot is widely considered an effective and versatile pressure cooker. Many users find it worth the price due to its convenience, time-saving features, and ability to perform various cooking functions in one appliance.

Can you meal prep hot dogs? ›

While I won't take any credit for the recipe (it's just hot dogs and buns), the method of transport is the key here. If you pan grill or fry the hot dogs ahead, wrap them in foil, and then stick them all into a cooler, it becomes a traveling warming oven, and works exactly as you would hope – to keep your hot dogs hot!

How do you boil hot dogs for a party? ›

Fill a large saucepan with enough water to cover hot dogs (about 1 cup per hot dog). Bring water to a boil. Add the hot dogs one at a time using tongs. Reduce the heat to the low setting and allow the hot dogs to simmer for anywhere from 3 to 6 minutes (the longer they simmer, the crispier they'll be).

How do you boil 30 hot dogs? ›

Fill a large saucepan with enough water to cover hot dogs (about 1 cup per hot dog). Bring water to a boil. Add the hot dogs one at a time using tongs. Reduce the heat to the low setting and allow the hot dogs to simmer for anywhere from 3 to 6 minutes (the longer they simmer, the crispier they'll be).

How to cook 100 hot dogs in the oven? ›

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Put your hot dogs in a pan or tray.You can use a casserole dish, a roasting pan or even a baking tray (as long as it has a rim for catching juices). Line the dish with foil for extra easy cleanup. Cook for 15 minutes.

How long to boil 20 hot dogs? ›

Hot dogs should be boiled for around four to six minutes. But if the hot dog is frozen, it should be boiled for nine to 10 minutes. You can choose to boil your hot dog in water or beer, depending on your preference.

How do you cook hotdogs sequence? ›

How to cook American-style hot dogs
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in the a frying pan over a medium heat. ...
  2. Bring a medium saucepan of water to the boil over a high heat.
  3. Add the frankfurters to the water and cook for 5 minutes. ...
  4. Slice the hot dog buns lengthways, place a frankfurter in each, and top with sauteed onions.

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