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How to Boil Hot Dogs

Boiling hot dogs is a fun and simple way to make a delicious meal for the family without having to fire up the grill. You won’t believe how flavorful they are!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts water or 4 12oz cans of beer
  • 2-4 bouillon cubes , beef or chicken flavor
  • 1 head of garlic , cut in half crosswise, skin on
  • 1 small yellow onion cut in half , skin on
  • small bunch parsley
  • 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds OR 1 or 2 whole star anise
  • 8 package your favorite hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns
  • favorite toppings

Instructions

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  1. Heat the liquid and dissolve the bouillon cubes into it. Add the garlic through the cumin seeds and heat on medium-high until you reach a rolling boil. Drop the heat down to a simmer and allow the flavors to meld. This will also boil off the alcohol in the beer if you are using that as your liquid.
  2. Turn the heat off and add your hot dogs gently into the pot. Allow them to warm through. This should take 2-4 minutes depending on how cold they are when they go in.
  3. Pull them out of the water and allow them to drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
  4. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!

Nutrition Information

Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 773mg (32%) Potassium 140mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 773mg 32%
Potassium 140mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.