HOT DOG CART - BOIL, STEAM OR GRILL?

Like butt-holes - opinions on hot dog cart operations regarding whether to boil, steam or grill (or maybe even a combination of) can be confusing.
Today - we cover the pros and cons of each and what you should do. Some save money, others taste better and then which way is quicker?
Let's find out...
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[@JSMedia38]

I never thought you could make a nearly 30 minute long video on hotdogs without just making all the ingredients. You surely know your hotdogs 🌭

[@BensCarts]

Thank you Jason!

[@426superbee4]

my 2nd way is boiled.. Your right about the different things, can use while boiling them Beer sounds very interesting to me > i haven't boiled franks in beer YET

[@aubreyharris4265]

You and me would get along really well Ben. Your very honest and you get to the point. No bullshit coming out of you.

[@BensCarts]

Thank you again Aubrey!!! 😀

[@flowerchild1373]

Appreciate your knowledge, very helpful. Thanks!

[@BensCarts]

You're very welcome Della. 😊

[@methus57]

I opened and have run a small restaurant/ pub for 15 years, with 15 years restaurant experience before that. Being closed for biz now due to the coronavirus, I decided to run Free Hot Dog Mondays for the last 4 weeks. Love your informative videos. I applaud your thoroughness & attention to detail. You really know your stuff. We ran rueben dogs, bacon-wrapped dogs, and Mac-n-cheese dogs today. Quite busy today. Switched to 6/1 all-beef with a larger "Pioneer" roll than the usual small hot dog bun. More room for fixin's. Thanks for your service, my friend.

[@BensCarts]

This is so cool! Awesome that you're doing that. Would love to have you on live while your'e vending if you're up to it. All you'd need is a smart phone and a link I'd provide. Thank you for the very kind words!!! 😃

[@blackleague212]

all beef is the way to go. I dont like the hot dogs made from chicken pork beef mixture.

[@aubreyharris4265]

I had a big laugh about good friday that is a bad friday for you hahaha .. I started watching your vids about 3 days ago and getting your book from amazon and I am stoked about it. I want to do this.

[@BensCarts]

Howdy Aubrey! I don't offer my book on Amazon and you'll find that the folks offering it there have it marked up at over 1000% on price. Just go to hotdogssavedmylife.com

[@crewmember3790]

At work we do smoked hotdogs. I throw them in a fast eddy FEC 120 cookshack smoker and serve those on film sets. I love Costco hotdogs though and have a commercial hotdog steamer that I’ve thought of using. Thanks for the information. Gives me a lot to think about!

[@akirathedog777]

Oh lala mr hollywood man likes a fancy smoked hot dog, why ontcha share ya recipe fancy hollywood man? Do i need to get some hickory wood for my weiner ? Lmao

[@blackleague212]

what about pan seer? I havent cooked a hot dog any differently for many years. I just hoop them in a pan and start rolling them around. done in 6 minutes with some nice burn marks.

[@BensCarts]

Sounds great! I love them pan seared too.

[@RaymondPeter]

A lot of places finish off their dogs on a flat top, so similar to pam frying. (I pretty much only pan fry at home)

[@mariarocha1124]

I m about to buy my own cart an i been lisen your teachings I love you.

[@BensCarts]

Well I love you Maria!

[@blackleague212]

5:04 wow, you scared me and gave me a memory of my great auntie. She was the ONLY nut I knew who boiled hot dogs in a can of freaking chicken stock! I got chills, she has been gone for 6 years now. She buys a 4 dollar pack of hot dogs only to use 2 and then open a 4 dollar can of chicken stock to cook them in. I cant even remember if they tasted any better either!

[@BensCarts]

Try them at home.

[@bigsterms]

Awesome video man. Very informative. You can tell you have been doing it for a while. Elon musk says you don't need to go to college to be successful you just need to work hard and learn everyday. You Don't need a college for that.

[@BensCarts]

Exactly!

[@Bkilla217]

😂😂😂

[@user-kp8pb4ee2x]

Thank you so much for your awesome tapes

[@BensCarts]

It's my pleasure

[@911lucy69]

Thank you

[@HORNET012]

can you boil brats or hot link sausages and if so does anyone have recommendations on a good type of precooked hot linked sausage or brat ? my local health inspector told me that it has to be precooked kind ? any info would be greatly appreciated thanks guys.

[@MrTwinkieeater]

Bump. I would also like to know the best precooked sausage. Anybody?

[@jorylson6281]

If u boil can u put them in a stimer to hold

[@jimmyrapley6626]

What is the best way for sausage dogs

[@blonby1970]

Looks like i will be buying your book which im excited to read : ) .... I have worked in corrections for the last 29 years and soon to retire with 30 years in. I will be 56 when i retire so im looking for ideas of ways of how i can stay connected to the community and work part time. I am only interested in making enough money to supplement my income so i can pay for health insurance. I thought Hot dog stand work 3 days or so and sale a quality hot dog and bun with the basics to offer ...Ketchup , Mustard , Sour Kraut and onions as well as chips and fountain soda. At any rate my question is Cart or mobile Vehicle ?

[@BensCarts]

learnhotdogs.com/concession-trailer-compared-to-cart/

[@ashekawitten5761]

Your to funny and knowledgeable. Thank you

[@BensCarts]

Well - thank you. :)

[@DarkroomZombie]

Again great and helpful information! Thanks for sharing.

[@BensCarts]

Absolutely! :)

[@plutobills5359]

Steamed hotdogs keep flavor and keeps that snap on a NY style I loved Frankenstein hotdogs it used to be on inside the mall on Myrtle Beach SC

[@joncalman8180]

6 3/8 10s in a dirt water at 175 is the way to go

[@jameshennessy69]

Would recommended methods differ for natural casing v. skinless dogs. Taste, of course, but times, holding times, etc.

[@dreamteam6694]

I know it's old video, but first time viewer, I have a grill, how should i store dogs/sausages before grill? Should i boil? Right now i take them in their original package into a 1/2 pan,

[@BensCarts]

learnhotdogs.com/to-grill-or-not-to-grill-or-steam-or-boil/

[@dreamteam6694]

@@BensCarts thanks! I will follow your site

[@vincelee6247]

My cash cow came with a deep pan and 3 pans that set on top. Do i boil with the deep pan or the shallow pan above it?

[@BensCarts]

I have a video here doing just that: learnhotdogs.com/understanding-steam-pans-sizes-and-setup/

[@blackh2o1]

Q: Boil, steam or grill? A: YES!

[@BensCarts]

:)

[@soniajustice1458]

I know you mean well hey experience speaks y’all

[@426superbee4]

if i grilling? i love grilled franks. like grilled chicken is better than fried

[@sdlock83]

Costco boils their hotdogs. So that HAS to be the best method lol! By the way I like your tinted glasses!

[@BensCarts]

:) I stil boil when I go out.

[@justinradford968]

Would you recommend a roller grill to keep the hot warm and hot if you had limited space flat due to cooking bacon and hamburger?

[@abheetnigam]

Please elaborate on rapid steaming method sir. Appreciate it.

[@BensCarts]

No problem... learnhotdogs.com/how-to-rapid-steam-hot-dogs-and-buns/

[@MDP673NJ1]

Hey how about fried hotdogs?

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

How do I catch your show live now that it is on youtube and what time? Thanks

[@BensCarts]

I've been doing them impromptu but you can turn on notifications and get immediate notice when I'm going live. :)

[@rvtraveler1537]

Do you recommend Mark’s Hot Dog University course in Chicago?

[@davidlopez-rl4sh]

Avid Hiker yes i heard him say it just the other day.

[@debbieheadley5573]

Hi Ben

[@BensCarts]

Howdy!

[@frugalnortherner2595]

Can you tell me if you can use a standard bbq for a cart ? I’m looking to build my own and I can’t seem to find any information on what type of grill to use Thanks

[@BensCarts]

Didn't I answer this somewhere else for you? Or am I losing my mind? 😝

[@soniajustice1458]

Can’t see the writing on that big pad

[@Bkilla217]

All I was fixin to do was boil a dogg.. and here I am 🤠

[@Shanonmcnab576]

I wonder what they do at baseball stadiums? Hotdogs to die for so I've heard.

[@tonycook1986]

Are you going to post this video?

[@BensCarts]

Yup... they post once youtube publishes.

[@RajeshSharma-uk6yp]

What about a hotdog roller on a cart

[@BensCarts]

hmmmm.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYOvgGhvntaHqdk

[@RajeshSharma-uk6yp]

@@BensCarts great video and funny thank you

[@jamesmartin2782]

You talk way too much...get to the point man!!!

[@BensCarts]

If you hit that mute button or the pause button - like magic - I stop talking.

[@catlady8324]

OMG!!!!! He did not just say "Indian"!!!!!!!!

[@ericvondumb2838]

OMG!!! Did you just not say OMG?!!! Now the main crux of the matter is which variety of Indian is Ben talking about, the Cigar Store variety or the Kwiky Mart variety. Get a life fool! LMAO