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5 boiled hot dogs on a plate.

How To Boil Hot Dogs

Dani
There are many different ways to cook hot dogs. However, today, you will learn how to boil hot dogs on the stove and the microwave in easy steps.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 5 hot dogs

Instructions
 

  • Remove the hot dogs from the container and arrange them in a saucepan.
  • Cover the hot dogs with water and bring to a boil for 3-5 minutes depending on the thickness.
  • If cooking frozen hot dogs, cook for 6-8 minutes
  • Remove the sausages with a tong and drain on a kitchen paper towel
  • Serve and enjoy!!!

Microwave instructions

  • Add the hot dogs to a large microwavable bowl, cover with water and place the bowl in the microwave
  • Microwave the hot dogs for 60 - 90 seconds depending on the thickness or until hot to your liking.
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