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How to Boil Hot Dogs

How to Boil Hot Dogs

Learn how to boil a hot dog - it's seriously the easiest way to make the perfect dog! Use this quick cooking method next time that you need to feed a crowd!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Author: Heather Painchaud
Servings: 12
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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.