Grilling boiled hot dogs

It's not a good idea to grill boiled hot dogs, regardless of whether they are concerned about germs or just want to defrost a frozen hot dog. Unfortunately, it does happen, and it is a serious error. In actuality, very few hot dog authorities advise boiling. The cause? Hot dogs that have been boiled lose some of their taste.

Hot dogs are already fully cooked, so if you're worried about pathogens, you only need to heat them to a steaming-hot temperature to get rid of any sneaky infections (via FDA). The microwave or a pan of simmering water is preferable options if you're worried that your hot dogs won't be completely defrosted. You can boil them in flavor-enhancing liquids like stock or beer if you want to get fancy. Make sure your defrosting dogs are boiling in their pre-grill bath rather than swimming in it.