See a lot of reviews about soggy buns but would like to know it this machine would cook just a few extra large hot dogs? Thank you!
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I don't know how it would do with brats but it cooks ballpark hotdogs great! Im pretty sure they would cook as well. I set the time for only 10 minutes for regular hotdogs but it goes as high as 60 minutes. As long as the steam holes are not covered the buns are not soggy. I carefully take the lid off the buns and let them cool a few minutes. They are perfect! Highly recommend this product.
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I have only cooked regular hot dogs. I do believe it will cook large hot dogs. Just have not tried it.
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I see no reason why it wouldnt. The buns are not really "soggy" just stemed to perfection. My family and kids and grandkids love them.
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Although I have not tried it for for hotdogs & beefburgers, they should be fine. This machine has a "broiler" function, which should work quite well for them. I have used the machine primarily for rotisserie chicken & pork tenderloin, both of which it does well. Hope this was helpful. Donnie
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I have this and love it for reheating pizza, rolls, and things like that...any food that is extremely messy or greasy or could drip thru holes would probably not be a good idea. I usually use the baking pan with a mini rack for things that have the potential to drip on the heating element.
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It only cooks 6 dogs at time and takes about 15 minutes on high. There is not a warm setting to keep them warm.. so if your party has more than 6 I would NOT recommend for party. I own a bar and grill and stopped using it due to no way to keep dogs warm after they were cooked. They do cook dogs good and even. Capacity will be your concern. . Fire up the grill or just buy a steamer.Hope this helps
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I haven't cooked hot dogs in the buffet warmer. I don't see why you can't it has a temp control. You can always pre cook the hot dogs first and then keep them warm in the tray. Perhaps you can keep the buns warm on the other tray at a low temp. Hope my answer is helpful to you. Enjoy the buffet warmer.
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I have a two burner Coleman white gas, never used it on one burner. I think it would depend on the btu output of the burner, you may find it cooked a little slow on one burner. However, I found that I never had to have 2 burners at full, or even 2/3 power to bake. With this long winded answer I will finally say buy it, should work fine you will find a level that will heat just right. Sticky buns with coffee in the morning makes it worth every cent.
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It makes 10 New England style buns. As for a recipe and how to use this pan, try the New England Hotdog Buns recipe from King Arthur flour. The recipe is excellent and it gives tips for using this pan. (One hint: the top of the pan is the bottom of the rolls - it bakes them inverted). Just turn them over to slice 3/4 of the way through the top centers and all the way through the troughs to separate the individual rolls. I do use the potato flour instead of the optional potato flakes, so I can't really tell you what the difference would be. Also, I've never used the optional cake enhancer either. I still do get great New England style buns from this pan. Good Luck!
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It's an open propane flame. I don't think it would be my first choice for hotdogs.
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I can't help you John, because I've never tried warming the buns, but the unit works great!!!
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It only fits standard hot dogs. Anything bigger wont fit. It also only fits regular hot dog buns - the slots are all a snug fit.
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Hello. You have to cut hot dogs in half anyway to use the machine.I do not see why it would be a problem. The wells are non-stick, so, trial and error are easy to clean up.
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Anna, I'm not trying to be a smart ass but you should READ THE MANUAL...It does make hot chocolate and be sure to run it once without any product after you are done to clean the machine.....All in the manual...
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Not at this time. The closest would be the hot dog pan by USA pan. Thank you for inquiring!
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Fortunately, I have some VERY recent info on that rack :) I ruined mine...by I guess overheating it in the broiler or putting it in the dishwasher. Normally, I use the pan for baking/grilling etc and it is super for single or small servings. But, I used it to grill hotdogs and accidentally left it in the oven and next day went to preheat oven and the rack was a mess....as the plastic or whatever coating on it half melted and or came off in places. If you put it in hot oil I think it will ruin it. It is definitely not stainless steel but a metal with a black coating looks like vinyl. Hope this helps. Fortunately, I have some VERY recent info on that rack :) I ruined mine...by I guess overheating it in the broiler or putting it in the dishwasher. Normally, I use the pan for baking/grilling etc and it is super for single or small servings. But, I used it to grill hotdogs and accidentally left it in the oven and next day went to preheat oven and the rack was a mess....as the plastic or whatever coating on it half melted and or came off in places. If you put it in hot oil I think it will ruin it. It is definitely not stainless steel but a metal with a black coating looks like vinyl. Hope... » Read More Fortunately, I have some VERY recent info on that rack :) I ruined mine...by I guess overheating it in the broiler or putting it in the dishwasher. Normally, I use the pan for baking/grilling etc and it is super for single or small servings. But, I used it to grill hotdogs and accidentally left it in the oven and next day went to preheat oven and the rack was a mess....as the plastic or whatever coating on it half melted and or came off in places. If you put it in hot oil I think it will ruin it. It is definitely not stainless steel but a metal with a black coating looks like vinyl. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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i've found patients to be the answer to great rolled dogs. this thing heats like a crematorium but the answer is to start early and slow cook the dogs. if you rush it the dogs cook unevenly. start at least a half hour before the feeding frenzy and the dogs will be a-1. those rollers you see in the carryout are on low. with this machine you get to be an expert by on the job training. properly operated it excels. good luck.
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Contact the manufacturer or run a search online for directions. Ours came with directions. I've found that setting the timer for 10 minutes insures perfectly cooked hot dogs and perfectly steamed buns. Be sure to not cover the air holes in the bun steamer with the buns. When they're done, carefully remove the bun steamer lid and wipe condensation from the bottom of the lid. This will prevent the buns from getting soggy as they sit waiting to be consumed. Don't let the water reservoir run out of water. You always want to keep it at least half full while cooking. Using filtered water will prevent the heating element in the water reservoir from becoming corroded with calcium. Contact the manufacturer or run a search online for directions. Ours came with directions. I've found that setting the timer for 10 minutes insures perfectly cooked hot dogs and perfectly steamed buns. Be sure to not cover the air holes in the bun steamer with the buns. When they're done, carefully remove the bun steamer lid and wipe condensation from the bottom of the lid. This will prevent the buns from getting soggy as they sit waiting to be consumed. Don't let the water reservoir run out of water. You always want to keep it at least half full while cooking. Using filtered water will... » Read More Contact the manufacturer or run a search online for directions. Ours came with directions. I've found that setting the timer for 10 minutes insures perfectly cooked hot dogs and perfectly steamed buns. Be sure to not cover the air holes in the bun steamer with the buns. When they're done, carefully remove the bun steamer lid and wipe condensation from the bottom of the lid. This will prevent the buns from getting soggy as they sit waiting to be consumed. Don't let the water reservoir run out of water. You always want to keep it at least half full while cooking. Using filtered water will prevent the heating element in the water reservoir from becoming corroded with calcium. « Show Less
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I have the grill .. Used it 1 time ... Took forever to even cook a hot dog .. It doesn't get hot enough to sear much of anything....