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How to build an Amazing Chicago dog

June 23, 2014 by Evelyn 11 Comments

A Chicago Style Hot Dog is known for its different hot dog toppings.  And we have heard that to build an amazing Chicago dog or Chicago hot Dog, you must drag in through the garden.
 
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What does this Texas Gal know about a Chicago Dog?  Plenty!    I love the crazy combination of flavors on a Chicago Hot Dog.    And it’s something about throwing everything but the kitchen sink on a bun just totally appeals to me.  We first learned of a Chicago dog at our favorite hot dog stand and after we tried them, we had to have more.   Sadly we have moved away but we really miss our Chicago Hot dog fix.   And so began the search for the process of building our own.
 
So we learned you don’t have to go to Chicago to enjoy one of these Chicago dogs.   This Chicago hot dog can easily be built right at home.   And we are here to show you how to find and add the amazing ingredients that make this hot dog famous.   You will not regret it, this Chicago style hot dog has to be tried to believe how good it is.
 

How to make a Chicago Hot Dog:

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A great Chicago dog is usually steamed but some do grill the wieners.  We prefer them steamed and it’s easy using a Hot Dog Steamer.    But the hardest part building a Chicago dog is to find poppyseed buns but thank goodness they can be ordered via our Amazon Link Poppy Seed Buns.    In fact, Amazon sells an entire Chicago Hot Dog kit that includes the poppy seed buns and the natural casings beef wieners.   And you need to have an all-beef wiener that produces the snap sound as one bite into them.
 

After your beef wieners are steamed:

  • Place the frankfurters on the bun, add the mustard in a zigzag pattern (no reason, I just like the way it looks).
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of relish along one side of the frankfurter.
  • Sprinkle on the desired amount of chopped onion over the entire dog.
  • Place the tomato wedges on the opposite side of the frankfurter from the relish.
  • Add the peppers on the tomato wedges and the pickle spear on top of the relish.
  • Sprinkle with celery salt to taste.

So the next time you are craving a hot dog with different hot dog toppings, try making these Chicago Dogs.   Also, Serve with plenty of napkins and prepare to be amazed.

 

Serve a Chicago Dog with:

  • Simple Macaroni Salad
  • Chili Lime Corn
  • Printable Condiment Labels
  • Crisp  Marinated Cucumbers

 

Click HERE to save this Chicago style hot dog with Hot Dog Toppings to Pinterest

 

Print Recipe

Chicago Style Hot Dogs

All Beef Frank on a poppy seed bun topped with peppers, tomatoes and pickle relish
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicago dog, hot dog variation
Servings: 4
Calories: 632kcal
Author: Evelyn

Ingredients

  • 1 package All Beef Frankfurters with natural casings if you can find them
  • 1 package poppy seed hot dog buns
  • yellow mustard
  • sweet green pickle relish
  • 1 large chopped white onion
  • 1 tomato thinly sliced into wedges
  • 8 dill pickle spears from the refrigerated area for the crispest
  • sport peppers
  • celery salt

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees
  • Wrap the poppy seed buns in foil and place in oven to heat, about 5 minutes.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, drop in the frankfurters and boil for 5 minutes.

To Assemble the dogs

  • Place the frankfurters on the bun, add the mustard in a zigzag pattern (no reason, I just like the way it looks).
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of relish along one side of the frankfurter.
  • Sprinkle on the desired amount of chopped onion over the entire dog.
  • Place the tomato wedges on the opposite side of the frankfurter from the relish.
  • Add the peppers on the tomato wedges and the pickle spear on top of the relish.
  • Sprinkle with celery salt to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 2704mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 495IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 5mg


 
 
 
 
 

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Comments

  1. Patti Tucker

    June 23, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    I'm a sucker for any kind of hot dog…pinned!

    Reply
  2. Carisa

    June 23, 2014 at 3:45 pm

    Oh my goodness. Perfect for a summer barbeque. I'm gonna have to pick up some big dill pickles and try these out!

    Reply
  3. Jamie Sherman

    June 23, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    Confession …. I have never had a Chicago Dog – BUT, it's on my foodie bucket list!! I guess I have no excuse not to make them now that you've shared how to make 'em!! šŸ™‚

    Reply
  4. Carole

    June 23, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    I've never seen a Chicago dog before – looks awesome. Cheers from Carole's CHatter

    Reply
  5. Unknown

    June 23, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    Hi! I've lived in Chicago my whole life and have eaten more than my fair share of these beauties! First of all, thank you for NOT putting ketchup on them. That stuff belongs on the fries, never a hot dog! And the sport peppers are an iffy thing. Some places offer them but they're not necessarily a 'usual' ingredient on a Chicago hot dog.

    Reply
    • Evelyn @ My Turn for us

      June 23, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      Thank you so much for your comment:) Not to worry, I would never destroy one of these babies with ketchup. And I have indeed heard that the peppers are not always a necessity but when I learned they were an approve option, they became a necessity to me;)) Hugs

      Reply
  6. Shelly

    June 23, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    I love any kind of hot dog…but a "real" Chicago dog is by far my fave!!!! I'm pinning this to our talent board on DIY Sunday Showcase!! Thanks for sharing with us!!

    Shelly
    minettesmaze.blogspot.com

    Reply
  7. Creations By Cindy

    June 24, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    This looks soooo good. Even with a cup of coffee this morning! LOL! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

    Reply
  8. Katerina

    June 25, 2014 at 7:59 am

    I love it Evelyn! I wish I had it right now in front of me!

    Reply
  9. Michelle Meche

    June 29, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    I've never heard of a Chicago dog, but boy is this thing loaded! Thanks for sharing, Evelyn!

    Reply
  10. Kat Jeter

    July 18, 2014 at 3:45 am

    Stopping by from Feature Friday Link Palooza. I love Chicago dogs, we had a Hot Dog Bar at my son's birthday in May. It was a hit, everyone loves hot dogs šŸ™‚

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