My new hot dog machine!

J-Rod · 03-06-2013, 02:19 PM

I know it ain't Q, but figured I'd share it anyway. We got this little hot dog roller to put in our bar so we could have tasty dogs while we watch the game. Have to say this little guy works really well for being a cheapo model. It has five rollers and four spaces between and will cook up to eight dogs at once depending on the brand/length. The bun warmer, which relies on heat rising from below, is located in the top compartment and doesn't really do much other than dry out the buns so we don't use that "feature". Since our bar area is usually on the dimly lit side of things, I decided to add a four watt nite lite to the top compartment so it would light up the unit and the dogs while they cook. Nothing like seeing tasty, glistening dogs rolling slowly when you're getting hungry and you have a beer in hand and a game on!

Gimmie a hot dog with the WORKS!

Smokin Patriots · 03-06-2013, 02:21 PM

Thats pretty cool!

funugy · 03-06-2013, 02:24 PM

that is just awesome. I love me some good hotdogs.

landarc · 03-06-2013, 02:26 PM

Neat idea, good thinking

J-Rod · 03-06-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by funugy

that is just awesome. I love me some good hotdogs.

Thanks man. This thing cooks them perfectly, just like a commercial machine!

funugy · 03-06-2013, 02:46 PM

How bad is the clean-up?

Pappy · 03-06-2013, 03:17 PM

How long does it take to cook the 8 dogs at one time?

Toney Marconi · 03-06-2013, 03:27 PM

Pretty Cool. Any pics of the bar?

AussieTitch · 03-06-2013, 03:28 PM

Great idea,now if only I had a bar

PaPaQ · 03-06-2013, 03:30 PM

Thats cool!

deguerre · 03-06-2013, 03:34 PM

Oooooooooo...drug and dime store hot dogs. Just need a buttered bun hot off the griddle...One of my favorite child hood foods. Sweet little machine you got there.

fingerlickin' · 03-06-2013, 03:38 PM

OK, I want one. I've been planning my new bar for the basement in my head. I think I may need to save room for a hot dog roller.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 03-06-2013, 03:56 PM

You are going to have to roll them for a couple of days to get that authentic taste though.

Kidding aside, the added lights really kick it up a notch.

J-Rod · 03-06-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by funugy

How bad is the clean-up?

Not bad at all. The metal roller unit slips right out for easy washing. I've fond if you run it at medium heat the rollers don't get so hot as to have the grease burn onto them. Then you can almost just wipe them off with a damp paper towel. There's also a slide-out drip tray below the element, which makes things cleaner too.

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Originally Posted by Pappy

How long does it take to cook the 8 dogs at one time?

I like to run at medium heat(see above) so it takes maybe a half hour or so. If you crank it up more it'll do them in less time but there's a little more cleanup involved on the rollers.

J-Rod · 03-06-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fingerlickin'

OK, I want one. I've been planning my new bar for the basement in my head. I think I may need to save room for a hot dog roller.

Yeah get one! They're only 27 bucks thru amazon. You can't go wrong!

03-06-2013, 02:19 PM	#1
J-Rod is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-15-12 Location: Detroit Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My new hot dog machine! I know it ain't Q, but figured I'd share it anyway. We got this little hot dog roller to put in our bar so we could have tasty dogs while we watch the game. Have to say this little guy works really well for being a cheapo model. It has five rollers and four spaces between and will cook up to eight dogs at once depending on the brand/length. The bun warmer, which relies on heat rising from below, is located in the top compartment and doesn't really do much other than dry out the buns so we don't use that "feature". Since our bar area is usually on the dimly lit side of things, I decided to add a four watt nite lite to the top compartment so it would light up the unit and the dogs while they cook. Nothing like seeing tasty, glistening dogs rolling slowly when you're getting hungry and you have a beer in hand and a game on! Gimmie a hot dog with the WORKS! __________________ "Hey careful man there's a beverage here!!!"

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landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: San Leandro, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Neat idea, good thinking __________________ "perhaps...but then again...maybe not..." careful there son, those ribs are boiling hot... \_\|_/ (='.'=) Here there be bunnies... (")_(")ooo Pacific Rim BBQ Bob's Brew and Que

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funugy On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-21-12 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	that is just awesome. I love me some good hotdogs.

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deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Oooooooooo...drug and dime store hot dogs. Just need a buttered bun hot off the griddle...One of my favorite child hood foods. Sweet little machine you got there. __________________ Guerry >^..^< Weber 22 1/2" OTS "Dirty Girl", Weber Performer/Cajun Bandit "Cajun Queen", GOSM "Bubba Q", Maverick et73, RED Thermapen, One Cameron Stove Top "Lazy Girl".It burns sawdust... Avatar by Northwest BBQ!!! If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Seven Zero notches on my spatula. Join_Us_In_The_Throwdowns_Forum!

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HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You are going to have to roll them for a couple of days to get that authentic taste though. Kidding aside, the added lights really kick it up a notch. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-73, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle