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How To Prepare Your Grill For The Juiciest Possible Hot Dogs By Javaria Akbar Sept. 26, 2025 12:39 pm EST

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Microwaving hot dogs is perfectly acceptable when several ravenous kids are running rings around you in the kitchen. But cooking them on the grill? That takes technique — the hot grates make inviting grill marks and give the dogs a caramelized flavor, all while the coals imbue them with a smoky char and aroma. However, you run the risk of drying out your dogs when cooking them on a grill due to the fierce heat. The trick to making the juiciest possible hot dogs is to prepare and preheat your grill properly.

The first step is to thoroughly clean your grill by

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