How to Make a Hot Dog Octopus
Cut a hot dog in half., Turn one half on its flat side., Turn the hot dog 90 degrees to the uncut side and repeat., Hold 3 legs up and look "inside"., Boil the hot dogs.,Drain them using a slotted spoon., Cool and enjoy.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut a hot dog in half.
From about an inch (2.54 cm) from the top, cut a slit all the way through to the bottom.
This would make 2 legs. , This would make 4 legs so far., You are going to cut the "ridge" of the 4th leg, matching the length of the cuts.
One of these slits are going to make 2 legs.
Repeat for the 3 other legs to make 8 legs total. , Be aware that the legs will curl up in the process, so be sure that there's enough room in the pot. ,, -
Step 2: Turn one half on its flat side.
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Step 3: Turn the hot dog 90 degrees to the uncut side and repeat.
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Step 4: Hold 3 legs up and look "inside".
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Step 5: Boil the hot dogs.
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Step 6: Drain them using a slotted spoon.
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Step 7: Cool and enjoy.
Detailed Guide
From about an inch (2.54 cm) from the top, cut a slit all the way through to the bottom.
This would make 2 legs. , This would make 4 legs so far., You are going to cut the "ridge" of the 4th leg, matching the length of the cuts.
One of these slits are going to make 2 legs.
Repeat for the 3 other legs to make 8 legs total. , Be aware that the legs will curl up in the process, so be sure that there's enough room in the pot. ,,
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