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Boiling them for six minutes is enough time to get the hot dogs piping hot, but it's short enough to keep them from splitting down the middle. You want to avoid letting the hot dogs split, since they'll lose a lot of flavor if they do. 1  If you're boiling a large pack of hot dogs, they may need an extra minute or two.2  Test a dog to see if it's ready before removing the rest of them from heat.ou want to avoid letting the hot dogs split, since they'll lose a lot of flavor if they do. 1  If you're boiling a large pack of hot dogs, they may need an extra minute or two. 2  Test a dog to see if it's ready before removing the rest of them from heat.
Simmer the hot dogs. Turn the burner down to its low setting and simmer hot dogs for anywhere from 3 to 6 minutes, depending on how you like your hot dogs cooked. 1  For a moister, softer hot dog, simmer them for less time, around 3 to 4 minutes.  For a crispier hot dog, simmer them for more time, around 5 to 6 minutes.