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If your hot dogs are still in their sealed package, you can leave them there. If they’ve been opened, place the hot dogs into a plastic food storage bag that has a zipper. Make sure the hot dogs are airtight so that the cool water doesn’t touch the food. You don’t want the water to touch the hot dogs for food safety purposes. The hot dogs or the water could become contaminated, so it’s best to avoid this risk. You don’t need to be precise about temperature, but the water should feel cool to the touch. It’s generally safe to use the coolest setting on your tap. Add enough water to the bowl or dish to cover the hot dogs you want to defrost. If you're thawing multiple packs of hot dogs, it's best to place them in separate dishes so they defrost faster. Place the hot dogs into the bowl or dish and push them beneath the cool water. Make sure they’re totally covered. Leave them to sit on the counter at room temperature. Set a timer for 30 minutes so you can check on them. The hot dogs should stay at the bottom of the bowl or dish because they are heavy. However, they may float if there is air in your bag. If this happens, squeeze out the air and put your hot dogs back in the water. Pour the used water down the sink. Then, feel the hot dogs through the packaging to see if they feel thawed. If they don’t, add more cool water back to the bowl or dish. Set the timer for another 30 minutes.  Thawed hot dogs should feel squishy and a little flexible. Additionally, they’ll feel cool and not cold. Your hot dogs may thaw in 30 minutes, but it’s likely that they’ll take an hour if you’re thawing a whole pack or multiple packs. After another 30 minutes, pour the used water down the sink and check your hot dogs to see if they’re thawed. When they feel thaw, start cooking them. If they still feel frozen, cover them with cool water again. Then, set your timer for 30 minutes. You can do this safely for up to 2 hours or until your hot dogs are thawed. Typically, hot dogs will defrost within 1 hour. immediately after thawing them in cool water. While this is a safer method than using your microwave, you still need to cook your hot dogs immediately. Cool water doesn’t keep the hot dogs below 40 °F (4 °C), which means that bacteria may start growing. Cook your hot dogs immediately to kill the bacteria. For instance, grill, boil, roast, or microwave your hot dogs.
Put your hot dogs in a sealed, airtight plastic bag. Fill a large bowl or dish with enough cool water to cover your hot dogs. Submerge your bag of hot dogs into the cool water for 30 minutes. Check the hot dogs and replace the water after 30 minutes. Change the water every 30 minutes for up to 2 hours. Cook your hot dogs