Chicago Style Hot Dog Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

A true Chicago classic with all the toppings.

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Ingredients

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1
Boil or Grill the Hot Dogs
In a large pot of boiling water, add the all-beef hot dogs and boil for about 5-7 minutes until heated through. Alternatively, you can grill the hot dogs for enhanced flavor and char.
2
Warm the Buns
While the hot dogs are cooking, you can warm the poppy seed hot dog buns. You can do this by placing them on the grill for a minute or two until slightly toasted or wrapping them in foil and placing them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes.

3
Build the Hot Dog
Once the hot dogs are cooked and the buns are warm, place each hot dog into a bun.
4
Add Toppings
Start by adding 1 tablespoon of yellow mustard on top of each hot dog. Follow with 2 tablespoons of sweet pickle relish, 1 tablespoon of chopped onions, and then top with 2 tomato wedges per hot dog.
5
Finish with Pickles and Spices
Add a pickle spear on the side of each hot dog and a couple of sport peppers. Finally, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of celery salt over the entire hot dog for that authentic Chicago flavor.