Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
A Chicago-style hot dog is an all-beef frank served in a poppy seed bun and loaded with a specific set of toppings: yellow mustard, chopped onion, neon relish, tomato slices, a dill pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt — no ketchup. The combination of tangy, briny, and savory toppings is what defines the style. Assembly takes just minutes once the franks are heated.
Equipment
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs
- Cutting board
- Chefs Knife
Ingredients
- 4 pieces all-beef hot dogs look for premium quality, natural casing
- 4 pieces poppy seed hot dog buns fresh
- 1 cup chopped onions use sweet onions for best flavor
- 1 cup sweet pickle relish
- 4 slices tomatoes cut into wedges; Heirloom tomatoes preferred
- 8 pieces sport peppers
- 4 pieces dill pickle spears quality pickles for a crisp taste
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Using the tongs, place the all-beef hot dogs on the grill. Cook for about 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally until they are charred and heated through.
- While the hot dogs are grilling, lightly toast the poppy seed hot dog buns on the edge of the grill or in a separate pan.
- Place a grilled hot dog into each toasted bun.
- Top each hot dog with a dollop of yellow mustard, then layer with chopped onions, sweet pickle relish, and a tomato wedge.
- Add two sport peppers and a dill pickle spear alongside each hot dog.
- Finish each with a sprinkle of celery salt for an authentic touch.
Notes
Jen’s Tips:
- For an extra layer of flavor, sprinkle the buns with poppy seeds before toasting.
- Consider using smoked paprika to give a twist on the traditional recipe.
- If sport peppers are hard to find, pepperoncini can be a suitable substitute, giving the same heat element without overpowering the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1179mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1010IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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