Ingredients
8 kosher-style beef hot dogs (each weighing about 57 grams or 2 ounces) Forms the savory base with a distinctive snap from the natural casing
8 steamed poppy seed buns (1 per hot dog) Provides a soft, warm base without losing structure
Yellow mustard (about 1 tablespoon per hot dog, totaling around 8 tablespoons) Adds tanginess and sharpness to each dog
Bright green sweet pickle relish (approximately 1 tablespoon per hot dog, totaling about 8 tablespoons; made by adding a small amount of blue food coloring to sweet relish) Brings sweetness and crunch with a vibrant green hue
Tomato slices or wedges (2 to 3 slices per hot dog, totaling 16 to 24 slices) Contributes freshness and juiciness from ripe tomatoes
Chopped onions (about 1 tablespoon per hot dog, totaling around 8 tablespoons of diced white onions) Introduces pungency and texture contrast
8 dill pickle spears (1 per hot dog) Offers sour zest and a classic garnish
Pickled sport peppers (2 to 3 per hot dog, totaling 16 to 24 peppers) Provides heat and a distinctive piquancy
Celery salt (around 1/8 teaspoon per hot dog, totaling about 1 teaspoon) Enhances the flavor with a subtle savory note
Instructions
1-Prepare all ingredients by slicing tomatoes into 2-3 wedges per hot dog, dicing onions, and gathering the hot dogs, buns, and condiments.
2-Boil or steam the all-beef hot dogs for 5-7 minutes until heated through; for vegan options, cook plant-based sausages the same way.
3-Lightly toast or steam the poppy seed buns to add warmth and texture.
4-Place each cooked hot dog into a bun carefully to keep the bun intact.
5-Apply yellow mustard generously along the hot dog for even flavor.
6-Add a spoonful of sweet pickle relish for that classic sweetness and crunch.
7-Top with diced white onions and tomato slices, layering them neatly.
8-Position a dill pickle spear on the side along with sport peppers for added heat.
9-Sprinkle celery salt evenly to finish the assembly.
10-Serve immediately while warm, with options for dietary tweaks like gluten-free buns.
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🌭 Use kosher-style beef hot dogs with natural casing for the authentic snap.
🫙 Make neon-green relish by adding a small amount of blue food coloring to sweet relish.
🥒 Avoid ketchup; it is traditionally considered unacceptable on a Chicago-style hot dog.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Steaming, Simmering, Grilling (optional)
- Cuisine: American, Chicago-style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hot dog
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg