How to Boil Hot Dogs
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
237 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Boil Hot Dogs
Description
"How to Boil Hot Dogs" uses a seasoned liquid base combining water or beer with bouillon cubes, garlic, onion, parsley, and either cumin seeds or star anise. This infused broth is brought to a boil and then reduced to a simmer to blend the flavors. Hot dogs are added off heat to warm through gently, which prevents splitting or drying out.
The method imparts a mild seasoning to the hot dogs while keeping their texture tender and juicy. They are drained and served on toasted buns with favorite toppings, allowing for customization and balance against the aromatic broth flavor.
This technique is straightforward and elevates typical boiled hot dogs by introducing subtle flavoring components into the cooking liquid, suitable for casual meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts water or 4 12oz cans of beer
- 2-4 bouillon cubes , beef or chicken flavor
- 1 garlic cut in half crosswise, skin on, head
- 1 yellow onion skin on, small, cut in half
- parsley small bunch
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds or 1 or 2 whole star anise
- 8 hot dogs your favorite brand, package
- 8 hot dog buns
- favorite toppings
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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