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An authentic Chicago style hot dog with all the traditional toppings on a poppy seed bun.

Classic Chicago Style Hot Dog

Experience the iconic flavors of a true Chicago Style Hot Dog, piled high with classic toppings. This recipe guides you through assembling a delicious hot dog with yellow mustard, neon green relish, onions, tomatoes, a pickle spear, sport peppers, and a sprinkle of celery salt.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 hot dog
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot Dog
  • 1 All-beef hot dog Vienna Beef recommended
  • 1 Poppy seed bun
Toppings
  • Yellow mustard
  • Bright green sweet pickle relish
  • Chopped white onion
  • Tomato wedges or slices
  • Dill pickle spear
  • 2-3 Sport peppers
  • Celery salt

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Grill (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook your all-beef hot dog by steaming, simmering, or grilling.
  2. Warm a poppy seed bun until soft.
Assembly
  1. Place the cooked hot dog in the warm bun, then apply a zigzag of yellow mustard.
  2. Spoon bright green sweet relish over the mustard, then sprinkle with chopped white onion.
  3. Tuck two tomato wedges on one side of the hot dog and a dill pickle spear on the other.
  4. Add 2-3 sport peppers on top.
  5. Finish with a dash of celery salt over the entire hot dog.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy your classic Chicago style hot dog.

Notes

For an authentic Chicago experience, make sure to use Vienna Beef hot dogs and bright green sweet pickle relish. The order of toppings is crucial for the traditional Chicago hot dog experience: "dragged through the garden" means all these specific toppings are included. Be generous with the celery salt for that savory finish.