Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
Chicago-style hot dogs are famously "dragged through the garden," piled high with colorful toppings that make every bite crunchy, tangy, and full of flavor. This iconic regional classic starts with an all-beef hot dog nestled in a soft poppy seed bun, then gets topped with yellow mustard, neon green relish, diced onions, tomatoes, a dill pickle spear, sport peppers, and a finishing sprinkle of celery salt. Just don't add ketchup—Chicagoans consider that a cardinal sin.
Tasty Team
Total Time
22 minutes
22 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
7 minutes
7 min
Total Time
22 minutes
22 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
7 minutes
7 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 4 all-beef hot dogs
- 4 poppyseed hot dog buns
- 4 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 4 tablespoons neon green relish
- ⅓ cup finely diced white onion
- 2 roma tomatoes, sliced
- 4 dill pickle spears
- 8 sport peppers
- celery salt, for serving
Preparation
- Fill a large saucepan with about 2 inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Place a steamer basket over the water and add the hot dogs. Cover and steam until heated through and plump, 5 to 7 minutes. 2. During the last minute of cooking, add the buns to the steamer basket and steam until soft and warmed through.
- Place a hot dog in each bun. Top each with 1 teaspoon mustard, 1 tablespoon relish, and a spoonful of diced onion.
- Tuck 2 tomato wedges along one side of each hot dog and place a dill pickle spear along the other side. Add 2 sport peppers to each hot dog.
- Sprinkle with celery salt and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
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