How to Boil Hot Dogs
Learn how to boil hot dogs – this is seriously the easiest way to make the perfect dog! Use this quick cooking method next time that you need to feed a crowd!
This is the best way to cook a large number of hot dogs for a group. When I was a youth leader at summer camp this was an easy way to make a juicy dog for each of the kids.
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This is the best cooking method used by hot dog cart entrepreneurs for good reason! With a short cooking time, these dogs can remain warm in the water after the hot dogs boil. Making this the perfect way to cook the best hot dogs to feed a crowd!
The teenagers like this method for cooking hot dogs the best too. It just seems to be the fastest and easiest way for them to whip up a batch of dogs for themselves. Bonus points that I feel pretty confident as a mom that they can boil water without burning anything. Ha ha!
How to Boil a Hot Dog
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Supplies:
Ingredients
- All beef hot dogs
- 2 quarts of water
We love these all beef wieners from Harvest, the are packaged with an individual protective wrapper that needs to be removed before cooking. Some dogs come with the casing still on too so be sure to remove hot dog skins before cooking as well.
Instructions
1. In a large pot over medium high heat, bring the pot of water to a rolling boil.
2. Add hot dogs to the boiling water.
3. Cook on a full boil for 4-6 minutes. The hot dogs will plump up and float to the top of the water when done.
4. Use tongs to remove each dog from the water.
5. Serve warm in a hot dog bun.
Each quart of water will cook about six hot dogs. This hot dog recipe is for a dozen but you could easily adjust the amount of water to hot dog ratio to make more. It’s a great way to make a large batch of hot dogs.
Leftover hot dogs may be stored in a microwave-safe bowl or an airtight container for up to one week in the fridge. You can microwave hot dogs to re heat them for later.
The hard part would be choosing which hot dog toppings to use! These are some great options that can easily be found in grocery stores…
Some of our favorite toppings!
- Nacho cheese sauce
- Hot dog sauce
- Hot mustard
- BBQ sauce
- Shredded cheddar cheese
There a many different ways to achieve the ideal hot dog, it really just comes down to personal preference. Here are some of the different methods that we like to use.
Must-Try Hot Dog Varieties
- Chili cheese dogs
- Coney Island hot dogs
- Chicago style hot dogs
- New York hot dogs
- Smoked dogs
- Tortilla wrapped dogs
- Mexican hot dogs
- Mini hot dog appetizers
- Hawaiian grilled pineapple hot dogs
- Bacon wrapped hot dogs
Be sure to check out these 20+ MUST TRY Hot Dog Recipes too!
How Long Do You Cook Hot Dogs?
- Hot dogs may be cooked in a slow cooker on high for 2 hours or low for 3-4 hours.
- When boiling hot dogs, cook them for 4-6 minutes. Learn how to boil hot dogs in this post.
- Hot dogs can be cooked on the BBQ grill for 7-10 minutes.
- Smoked hot dogs take 60 minutes to cook when smoked at 225 degrees F.
- Baked hot dogs in the oven take about 15 minutes at 350 degrees F. Learn how to bake hot dogs in this post.
- Air fry hot dogs for 5-7 minutes at 300 degrees F.
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How to Boil Hot Dogs
Ingredients
- 12 all beef hot dogs
- 2 quarts of water
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot over medium high heat, bring the pot of water to a rolling boil.
- 2. Add hot dogs to the boiling water.
- 3. Cook on a full boil for 4-6 minutes. The hot dogs will plump up and float to the top of the water when done.
- 4. Use tongs to remove each dog from the water.
5. Serve warm in a hot dog bun.
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