How to cook a hot dog in water

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2. Using A Microwave

4. Using A Skillet

Hot Dogs in SkilletThe skillet method might be the best way to prepare hot dogs

Do you know how to make the hot dogs crunchy but still juicy and plump? Grab a skillet and follow the tutorial below:

Step 1: Prepare The Skillet

Place a skillet on the stove and pour some water into it. Don’t pour too much since you only want half of the sausages to be submerged in the water. Then, turn on the stove to bring the water to a boil.

Step 2: Add The Hot Dogs

Take a pair of tongs and slowly put your sausages in the water. Add some butter while cooking to add flavor (1 hot dog = 1 teaspoon of butter). Continue to cook them until they are crispy.

The sides of the hot dogs will touch the hot skillet so keep an eye on them and move them around frequently. If you don’t, they might stick to the pan and burn.

Step 3: Take Them Out

Take the dogs out of the skillet and drain them on a paper towel. Then serve with the buns and toppings of your choice.

3 Methods To Add Flavor To Your Boiled Sausages

Salting Water in PotLevel up your hot dogs with some simple seasonings

The casings of the hot dogs are not “waterproof”, which means they can quickly soak up the seasonings from the water. So if you want your sausages to be more flavorful, the water itself has to be well-seasoned. It is as simple as that!

Try out these tips below to improve your sausages’ flavors. Thanks to this, even dishes made from leftover hot dogs will taste heavenly. Why hesitate, when you can jazz up your hot dogs with steps so simple that even little kids can do?

1. Season The Water With Spices

Just by adding ½ teaspoon of salt to the water, your hot dogs will taste way better than traditionally boiled sausages. Additionally, you can use garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin seeds, or Italian spices to add depth and flavor to your hot dogs.

2. Add Garlic

If you love the taste of garlic as much as I do, this is the best way to level up your hot dog game.

Simply toss 1 or 2 unpeeled garlic cloves in the water while it is boiling to give the hot dogs an earthy, garlicky taste.

3. Use Stock

Besides seasonings, there is another way to spice up your hot dogs: Use stock! The hot dogs can soak up the seasonings from the stock and become more flavorful.

If you don’t have stock, just add a pinch of bouillon into the pot. Beef or chicken bouillon are preferred, but veggie bouillon will also do the trick.

4. Use Beer

I have read a LOT of articles about the secret recipes of famous hot dog stands in the US. And there is 1 special ingredient that is claimed to make a massive difference to the dish – beer!

In a pot, replace 1½ cup of water with 1 whole bottle of beer and bring it to a boil. Then cook the dogs using the same method mentioned above. Different beers will give your sausages a different taste.

Note: The alcohol will mostly be boiled out when the hot dogs finish cooking. So you can feed beer-boiled hot dogs to your kids without fearing that they will get drunk.

Boiling Hot Dogs On A Stove – The Dos And Don’ts

Hot Dog with Cheddar CheeseThere are many things you should do to make the best hot dogs

It’s true, boiling sausages on a stove is the easiest way to get a classic hot dog. But if you want to improve the overall taste of your traditional hot dogs, here are some extra tips you should keep in mind.

FAQs

Do you need more information about this topic? Have a look at these FAQs to see if you can find the answers you’re looking for.

How long should I boil beef hot dogs?

Overall, it usually takes 6 minutes on a stove, 75 seconds in the microwave, or 3 hours in a crockpot. The same goes for other types of sausages, such as pork, chicken, and turkey.

Can I eat uncooked hot dogs?

Absolutely not! Packaged hot dogs may contain Listeria bacteria, which can only be eliminated by using heat. Plus, raw hot dogs are cold, slimy, and tasteless. That is definitely not the best way to enjoy this food.

Should I boil the hot dogs before grilling?

If you want your hot dogs grilled, just grill them directly. Cooking them twice will suck all the flavor out of your dogs and dry them out. The same goes with roasting or frying, stick to one cooking method only.

How do you know when hot dogs are done boiling?

You can easily tell by looking at the texture of the sausages. If the skin becomes wrinkled and the color turns dark, that’s your cue to take them out of the pot.

Do boiled hot dogs float?

It depends on the brand of the hot dogs. The fatty hot dogs will float while the meatier ones will sink. So this is not the best method to tell the doneness of your hot dogs.

How can I boil hot dogs without them splitting?

It would be best if you put hot dogs in the water as the water begins to boil. Do not submerge hot dogs in rolling boil water since this can cause them to split. Additionally, you can poke holes in your sausages to avoid bursting.

Is it better to grill or boil hot dogs?

There’s no right way to answer this since everyone has different preferences. However, in general, boiling will make the hot dogs plump and juicy, while grilling will make them crunchy and snappy.

There You Have It, Perfectly Boiled Hot Dogs!

Hot dogs are, without a doubt, one of the most popular foods in the USA, so knowing how to cook them properly is rather important. It is not hard to boil sausages, you just need to know the proper tips to do it properly. And now you got it!

Be sure to like and share this article if you find it helpful. Also, if you know other methods that I haven’t listed in this post, please leave a comment below. I wish you the best of luck and goodbye!

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Course: Main course, SnacksCuisine: American

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Ingredients

  • 6 6 hot dogs

  • Water

Directions

Notes

  • Adding ½ teaspoon of salt and/or herbs to your water will enhance the sausages’ flavor.
  • Use stock instead of water to kick up the taste.
  • Beer is an excellent choice for boiling hot dogs in.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container


  • Amount Per ServingCalories130
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 11g 17%
    • Saturated Fat 4g 20%
  • Cholesterol 25mg 9%
  • Sodium 480mg 20%
  • Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
    • Sugars 1g

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

    How Long To Boil Hot Dogs

    Reference

    1. USDA, 2013. Hot Dogs & Food Safety.
    2. FDA, 2018. Fact or Fiction from Food Safety for Moms to Be.

    Table of Contents

    • The Truth About Hot Dogs
    • Why Should You Boil Hot Dogs?
    • How Much Time Does It Take To Boil Hot Dogs?
    • 4 Ultimate Ways To Boil Hot Dogs
    • 3 Methods To Add Flavor To Your Boiled Sausages
    • Boiling Hot Dogs On A Stove – The Dos And Don’ts
    • FAQs
    • There You Have It, Perfectly Boiled Hot Dogs!
    • How Long To Boil Hot Dogs
    • Nutrition Facts
    • Reference

    Why do people cook hotdogs in water?

    Boiling hotdogs makes them almost irresistible to taste and they will be ready to eat within minutes. One thing that is frowned upon is boiling your hotdogs before grilling or frying them. This method can get rid of all of their flavor.

    Do you put hotdogs in water before or after boiling?

    Cook: Add hot dogs to water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Serve: Drain water and serve hot dogs with your favorite toppings.

    How do you cook hot dogs in water without splitting them?

    Hot dog skins split when they are cooked at too high a heat. Cook them over an indirect heat to avoid them splitting, or if boiling, do not exceed 5 minutes.

    How long do you boil 2 hot dogs?

    Bring to a full boil and heat for 4-5 minutes. If you are using frozen hot dogs boil for about 8 minutes. **Note: hot dogs are typically already fully cooked. All you need to do is reheat them.