Chicago Hot Dog Recipe
A few months ago I headed to Chicago with some of my friends and fellow bloggers from the #NorthIowaBloggers. We saw a lot of the sites and ate a ton of delicious foods. One of the foods we wanted to try was a genuine Chicago Dog.
We were able to try one at Gold Coast Dogs. It was totally worth all the hype. It was delicious. Now that I’ve been home I have been craving them.
I looked up a lot of recipes and realized that for starters I couldn’t even purchase some of the ingredients in rural Iowa. That didn’t stop me though. I took regular hot dog buns, basted them with melted butter and sprinkled poppy seeds on the top. I then broiled them for about 3 minutes.
Let’s talk about the hot dog – it has to be 100% beef. If you can find Vienna Beef Hot Dogs that is what they use in Chicago. I was not able to, but I could find 100% beef hot dogs so that’s what I went with.
Now onto the construction. Once my bun was toasted and my hot dog was cooked I could build my Chicago dog. I started with yellow mustard on each side of the dog. Then I added diced onions, sliced tomatoes, and sweet relish. A true Chicago style calls for pickled sports peppers, but I could not find those here either. I ended up choosing a poblano pepper. Then I sprinkled a bit of celery salt and then a dill pickle spear.
The last step is my favorite – Enjoy! Seriously I’ve had these 3 times this week. They are so good.
- All-beef frankfurter (hot dog), steamed or grilled
- Poppyseed bun
- Yellow mustard
- White onion, chopped or diced
- Tomato, chopped or sliced
- Sweet pickle relish (bright green, if you can find it)
- Pickled sport peppers (or can substitute with pepperoncini or poblano peppers)
- Dill pickle spear
- Dash of celery salt
- Cook hot dog.
- Toast bun.
- Top hot dog with mustard, onions, tomato, relish, peppers, pickle spears, and celery salt.
- Enjoy!
These look delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
I have a good friend from Chicago that introduced me to this style of hot dog, and it is so good! I love the pickle of top, it really makes it! Also, we only eat 100% beef hot dogs in our house, so I make these on regular basis now.
I love the idea of making your own poppy seed buns. Smart!
There is nothing better than a Chicago Hot Dog. I have actually made these before here at home! They are awesome!!!! Love these!!
I never knew what went into a Chicago hot dog before this post!
I love Chicago style hot dogs. They must be 100% beef or they are just not the same!
I love vegan hot dogs and tried some new recipes for them when Sonic came out with all of there new choices. The Chicago Dog was one so I can really appreciate your recipe as I love it! I discovered I love the celery salt and pickle relish combo on a “hot dog”!
Yum! I am not a hot dog fan but when we went to Chicago two years ago we had Chicago Hot Dogs one night and I was in love. I’ll have to try your “Iowa” version!
I love Chicago hot dogs, being from the area. Just add some sport peppers and you are ready to enjoy.
I just tried something in the same vein.Oh YUM!
Yummy! We love hot dogs and this will be an awesome twist on what we enjoy!
These are one of our favorite foods! I’m so glad I got to steal a bite of Libbey’s Chicago dog at the airport. Celery salt is so delicious.
Yum. I will try it.
Great recipe! I love Chicago Style Hotdog. I love the combination of mustard, pickle and pepper.
I love Chicago Hot Dogs. They are so good, and it is such a treat to get one when in the windy city. Now I am craving one…looks like a road trip is in my future.
Looks good.Can modify!
I thought that I made odd food combos. You have me beat on this one!
I love a TRUE Chicago dog! So darn yummy.
hehehe This Chicago girl is thrilled to read this! Yes, I do occasionally feel lucky to live in the Chicagoland area…. NOT IN THE WINTER tho! We do have really good food here! Hint: try steaming your buns. I use a greasy splash/screen thing, place it on top of a pot of boiling water. I also boil my dogs before cooking them (if I’m putting them on the grill or the broiler), so you can use 1 pot to do both! Just keep the ketchup away!!! ENJOY!!!
Thanks for the tip! 🙂
I have never had a Chicago Style Hot Dog, but this one that you made sure looks delicious. So many different components to it. I am going to have to go out and see if I can find them and make these for supper one night for the family. Thank you for sharing!!
This looks delicious, I love finding new ways to make foods we have in our regular meal rotation.
OMG! I love American Hotdogs and had to Pin this so I can make it later .Thank you 🙂
Looks delish! Pinned!
I never thought of adding poppy seeds in that way. What a good idea! I will have to try this recipe for sure!
Looks like a great way to enjoy a dog!