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Classic Chicago Hot Dog Recipe

The Windy City's signature dog is a masterpiece of balance and flavor featuring an all-beef hot dog loaded with colorful toppings including mustard, relish, onion, tomatoes, pickles, sport peppers, and celery salt. This authentic Chicago-style hot dog delivers the perfect combination of textures and flavors in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 8 all-beef hot dogs
  • 8 poppy seed hot dog buns
  • Yellow mustard
  • Sweet pickle relish
  • 1 white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced into wedges
  • 8 dill pickle spears
  • Sport peppers
  • Celery salt

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Steam or grill the all-beef hot dogs until heated through
  2. Place each hot dog in a poppy seed bun
  3. Add mustard along one side of the hot dog
  4. Sprinkle with sweet pickle relish
  5. Add chopped onion and tomato wedges
  6. Place a dill pickle spear alongside the hot dog
  7. Top with 2-3 sport peppers
  8. Finish with a sprinkle of celery salt
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Grilling gives hot dogs that signature char and smoky flavor, while steaming keeps them juicy and tender. Lightly toasting buns prevents them from getting soggy. Serve cold toppings chilled and warm toppings hot to create interesting temperature contrasts in each bite.