Chicago-Style Hot Dog

Ingredients

• 4 all-beef hot dogs 4 all-beef hot dogs
• 4 poppy seed hot dog buns 4 poppy seed hot dog buns
• 4 tablespoons yellow mustard 4 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 4 tablespoons bright green sweet pickle relish 4 tablespoons bright green sweet pickle relish
• 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 4 tomato slices 4 tomato slices
• 4 pickle spears 4 pickle spears
• 4 sport peppers 4 sport peppers
• 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon celery salt

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 18g, 6g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 28g, 7g
• Protein: 12g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 2.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or preheat a grill pan on the stovetop.
2. 2.
   Grill the hot dogs for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are heated through and have grill marks.
3. 3.
   While the hot dogs are grilling, lightly toast the poppy seed buns on the grill or in a toaster.
4. 4.
   Place each grilled hot dog in a toasted bun.
5. 5.
   Squeeze a tablespoon of yellow mustard over each hot dog.
6. 6.
   Add a tablespoon of bright green sweet pickle relish on top of the mustard.
7. 7.
   Sprinkle the finely chopped onion over the relish.
8. 8.
   Place a tomato slice on one side of the hot dog.
9. 9.
   Tuck a pickle spear alongside the tomato slice.
10. 10.
    Add a sport pepper on the other side of the hot dog.
11. 11.
    Finally, sprinkle a pinch of celery salt over the entire hot dog.
12. 12.
    Serve immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Hot dogs — Look for high-quality all-beef hot dogs for the best flavor and texture.
• Poppy seed buns — If you can't find poppy seed buns, you can use regular hot dog buns as a substitute.
• Sport peppers — If sport peppers are not available, you can use sliced jalapenos as a spicy alternative.
• Celery salt — If you don't have celery salt, you can make your own by combining equal parts celery seed and salt.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra burst of flavor, lightly butter the toasted buns before assembling the hot dogs.
• If you prefer a spicier hot dog, add a few dashes of hot sauce or sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes on top.
• To make it a true Chicago-style experience, serve the hot dogs with a side of crispy French fries.

Serving advice

Serve the Chicago-Style Hot Dogs with a side of French fries and enjoy them with family and friends at a summer barbecue or a casual get-together.

Presentation advice

To present the Chicago-Style Hot Dogs, arrange them on a platter with the toppings neatly displayed. The vibrant colors of the toppings will make the dish visually appealing.