To boil hot dogs, the typical cooking time is about 4 to 6 minutes once the water is boiling. This duration allows the hot dogs to plump up and heat through properly. If the hot dogs are frozen, the boiling time should be extended to about 8 to 10 minutes to ensure they are fully heated
. Step-by-step boiling instructions:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Add the hot dogs to the boiling water.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes (or 8 to 10 minutes if frozen).
- Remove the hot dogs with tongs and drain on a paper towel before serving
Some tips:
- Hot dogs are usually pre-cooked, so boiling mainly reheats them.
- To prevent splitting, avoid overboiling or poke holes in the hot dogs before boiling
- You can add salt to the water to speed up boiling or add flavor with broth or beer instead of water
In summary, boil hot dogs for 4 to 6 minutes for fresh ones, and 8 to 10 minutes if frozen, then serve immediately
