How long do i boil hot dogs?

Test a dog to see if it's ready before removing the rest of them from heat. If you're boiling just a dog or two, they may be ready before six minutes are up. Test a dog at five minutes to see if it's hot enough to suit you. If not, put it back in the water. read more

Alternatively, you can put the hot dogs in cold water, and then bring it to a boil -- this also reduces the likelihood of a split. Ready to Eat When the water returns to a boil, cover the pot and let it boil for a minute. read more

Let the hot dogs boil for about 5 minutes until plump. Depending on the brand of the hot dog and the kind of casing, shorter cook times result in a softer dog while longer cooking times offer a hot dog with more snap. read more