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Chicago-Style Hot Dog

A true Windy City classic featuring vibrant toppings and distinct flavor combinations that makes this iconic Chicago hot dog famous worldwide. This recipe captures the authentic Chicago-style experience with its signature ingredients including poppy seed buns, neon green relish, and sport peppers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • All-beef hot dogs
  • Poppy seed hot dog buns
  • Yellow mustard
  • Sweet green pickle relish
  • Fresh tomato slices
  • Dill pickle spear
  • Sport peppers
  • Celery salt
  • Chopped onion

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Steam or grill the all-beef hot dogs until heated through
  2. Place in poppy seed buns
  3. Top with yellow mustard in a zigzag pattern
  4. Add sweet green pickle relish
  5. Layer tomato slices on one side
  6. Place dill pickle spear on the other side
  7. Add 2-3 sport peppers
  8. Sprinkle with chopped onion
  9. Finish with a light dusting of celery salt
  10. Serve immediately

Notes

Lightly toast buns to prevent sogginess. Score hot dogs before grilling for better caramelization. Mix cold and warm toppings for temperature contrast. Apply sauces sparingly. Use fresh vegetables for best results.