Your options for DIY steaming are numerous, and easy
Similar to pizza, all hot dogs—regardless of quality—satisfy cravings when the moment calls for it, especially around a campfire. However, there are standout hot dogs that people seek out specifically. One prime example is the hot dogs from Costco's food court. Their popularity can be attributed to the company's steamed buns, which are delightfully soft and chewy, never dry.
When it comes to DIY steaming, you have several options, ranging from simple to more sophisticated methods. While you can purchase specialized bun steamers, the most cost-effective and straightforward approach is to wrap the buns in a damp paper towel and microwave them for 20 seconds or less. Alternatively, while your hot dogs are cooking, you can bring a pot of water to a gentle boil and set up a steaming apparatus above it—this could be a steamer basket, a colander that fits over the pot, or even a cookie rack placed on top—anything that allows the buns to steam without touching the water.
For a no-heat method, you can let the warmth of the hot dogs do the trick, transforming the buns into soft, warm clouds. Once the hot dogs are cooked, take advantage of their heat by placing them in a bun and wrapping the entire assembly tightly in aluminum foil. The heat from the hot dogs will steam the buns perfectly, allowing you to unwrap them for a chewy, airy, stadium-style hot dog experience.
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