This Chicago-Style Hot Dog recipe captures the essence of the Windy City’s famous street food. Known for its “dragged through the garden” toppings, this hot dog is an explosion of flavors and textures. The combination of a steamed poppy seed bun, all-beef frankfurter, and a variety of fresh toppings sets it apart from your average hot dog. Perfect for a summer barbecue or a quick meal, this recipe is a must-try for any hot dog enthusiast.
Appliances and Special Utensils
Ingredients
- 4 all-beef hot dogs
- 4 poppy seed hot dog buns
- 4 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped white onions
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- 4 dill pickle spears
- 4 tomato wedges
- 8 sport peppers
- Celery salt
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
Instructions
- Prepare Steamer: Fill a steamer or pot with a steamer basket with water and bring it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
- Steam Hot Dogs: Place the hot dogs in the steamer basket. Cover and steam for about 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
- Steam Buns: Place the poppy seed buns in the steamer for the last 2 minutes of cooking to heat them through and make them soft.
- Assemble Hot Dogs: Place a hot dog in each bun.
- Add Toppings: Start with a squirt of yellow mustard on each hot dog. Evenly distribute the chopped onions and sweet pickle relish over the hot dogs. Add a dill pickle spear and a tomato wedge to each side of the hot dog.
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Finish with Peppers and Celery Salt: Top each hot dog with 2 sport peppers and a dash of celery salt.
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Serve: Serve immediately, and enjoy your Chicago-Style Hot Dog!
This recipe is perfect for capturing the authentic taste of Chicago’s beloved hot dogs right in your own kitchen. Enjoy the crunch of the fresh vegetables and the tang of the mustard and relish with every bite.