Can I eat a hot dog or what?

BabyRolls

Anyone know the deal? I love boiled hot dogs.

VioletandRose

I've eaten lots of hot dogs (strange craving?), but all on the grill or made in a grill pan. Really I don't think it matters, as long as it is steaming hot. Go for it

shannond21228

I've eaten hot dogs during both of my pregnancies. I'm comfortable with it as long as they are completely heated through.

aah1013

I've had several. I used to eat one or two a year, but for whatever reason, they just taste really good lately.

ohjaime

I have never heard this was a no-no. I say go for it. Who can avoid a hot dog in the summer!?

amberrmariee20

As long as it's fully cooked you can ! However when I was around 10 weeks I didn't even realize and was eating the hotdogs raw ! Oopppsss

McRad

Oh goodness. If we aren't supposed to, I'm screwed. I have had hardcore cravings for them the entire time so far!
I usually grill mine up and make sure to cut into it and see if it's steaming inside. Then, I smother it in ketchup and mustard with some relish and shove that sucker in my mouth! Mmmmm. Haha!

rue:D

Yes, as long as they're cooked hot enough in case they contain listeria. You wouldn't want to eat too many because the nitrates aren't the best for baby, but they're not good for adults either! A couple now and then shouldn't be an issue.

shannond21228

I forgot to mention I eat the nitrate free ones I believe the brand is applegate farms.

das907

I love Costco hotdogs so my husband asked if they are heated to 160 degrees. That's they're minimum temp, so yep! I eat them. 

furelise93

Yes, you can eat them. I usually hate hot dogs, but ever since I got pregnant, I can't have enough of them! They're so good with tons of shredded cheddar cheese on them. Mmmmmm. I get the all-natural kind that do not contain any nitrates.

Kristyhana

I had one for dinner last night

Kmohney1

Summer=fairs=corndogs. This completes my life. I want to eat all the fair food.

dchiapella

I try not to have them too often because of how processed they are but man... a pregnant lady's got to do what a pregnant lady's got to do! I LOOOOOVE mine boiled on a steamed bun with mayonaise, relish, celery salt and onion... YUUUUUUUUUM! 

haamsandwich

At my first doc appt, my doctor said, "If you eat hot dogs, make sure they are full cooked. Also, if you normally eat raw hot dogs, don't tell me. I don't want to judge you." I thought it was kind of funny.

loveleighmami

If you're really worried, get a nitrate free brand like Applegate Farms, they typically have them at Target. I'm sure you'll be fine though with a regular hot dog. Enjoy!

Birdee212

dchiapella said:

I try not to have them too often because of how processed they are but man... a pregnant lady's got to do what a pregnant lady's got to do! I LOOOOOVE mine boiled on a steamed bun with mayonaise, relish, celery salt and onion... YUUUUUUUUUM! 

I love mine with mayo, too! With vidalia onion relish. DH thinks I'm crazy.

jenspeake

LOL....all day I've been seeing the title of this thread but reading it aloud in my head as Will Ferrel doing Harry Carey!

amberrmariee20

Boil hotdogs then fry them in a pan with onions ! Omg best thing ever !

baconlady

Sudden hot dog lover here too . smother them in mayo , mustard ketchup and relish. Most delish thing ever .

kfry22

My doctor has an 18 month old and she said 28 months ago all she ate was hot dogs and lunch meat. Eat your hot dog

Lbettilyon

Mmmmm. Now I want a hot dog..

VallieS86

Kmohney1 said:

Summer=fairs=corndogs. This completes my life. I want to eat all the fair food.

Ohmigosh. That is the one thing I'm looking forward to! The Minnesota state fair is the best eating ever. I'm going to be all fat and waddle around and stuff my face. Can't wait for the end of August!

Sbrouwer0706

Not sure if you have a trader joes where you're at but they have nitrate free hot dogs. I just figure it's like any other craving during pregnancy, fine in moderation

mrsdhouse89

Only a no no if it's a cold hotdog. I had to double check my papers from the doc

Kristinp513

Love apple gate farms! We get the all beef, nitrate free ones, so good & don't feel bad that I'm eating them!

rparr1984

I had a hotdog for breakfast at a baseball game this morning...I also frequently eat cold cuts.

nmatheny14

I eat them if I've cooked them myself and know they're well done.

sarapagan

Ive eaten them too!!! My doctor told me the best way to cook them if you have to have them is to boil them...it removes some of the nitrates. But I like them on the grill practically burnt yummmmm. So I boil them first then get them on the grill to burn

BlueWaffleSpeshul

FWIW there isn't really a nitrate-free hot dog. The celery juice they use to make those has trace amounts of nitrates, but it's negligible. Hot dogs are amazing. Eat all the hot dogs.

amymichellerodrigue

As long as they are cooked

megsie3102

I am confused with hot dogs. I know you have to thoroughly heat them because of listeria but don't they still have sodium nitrite? I've been avoiding them but miss them!!