The Chicago-style hot dog is an American classic, known for its unique flavor and toppings. Originating in the Windy City, this iconic dish has become a culinary symbol of the city and a must-try for food enthusiasts and locals alike. Its distinct flavor profile, created by layering various condiments and ingredients, has made it a beloved dish among hot dog aficionados. In this article, we will delve into the secrets of creating the perfect Chicago-style hot dog, exploring the essential elements and techniques that make this dish so special. From selecting the right type of hot dog to mastering the art of grilling, we will guide you through the process of crafting this delectable treat, ensuring that your next Chicago-style hot dog is nothing short of extraordinary.
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CHICAGO-STYLE HOT DOG
The Chicago Dog is a Windy City classic, and a big favorite with sports fans! The frank must be all-beef, the bun must be poppyseed, the ingredients must be piled onto the bun in the order specified. And whatever you do, don't spoil the splendor with ketchup!
Provided by elsaw
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, place hot dog in water, and cook 5 minutes or until done. Remove hot dog and set aside. Carefully place a steamer basket into the pot and steam the hot dog bun 2 minutes or until warm.
- Place hot dog in the steamed bun. Pile on the toppings in this order: yellow mustard, sweet green pickle relish, onion, tomato wedges, pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt. The tomatoes should be nestled between the hot dog and the top of the bun. Place the pickle between the hot dog and the bottom of the bun. Don't even think about ketchup!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 2386.7 mg, Sugar 14.7 g
CHICAGO-STYLE HOT DOG
"The secret weapon in my homemade relish is a couple of cherry peppers - they pack a little heat and a lot of sweetness."
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Steamed Hot Dog
- Cook in a steamer basket set in a pot with a few inches of simmering water, covered, 5 to 7 minutes; add buns during the last minute.
- Bread-and-Butter Relish
- Combine 1 cup diced bread-and-butter pickles, 1 tablespoon diced pickled cherry peppers and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl.
- Yellow Mustard
- White Onion
- Celery-Salt Fries
- Bake 2 cups frozen french fries as the label directs. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon celery salt, and salt to taste.
- Sport Peppers (or other pickled hot peppers)
CHICAGO DOGS
Now you don't have to make a trip to the Windy City to enjoy a version of the signature hot dogs smothered in classic condiments. A Chicago-Style Dog or Chicago Dog is usually boiled, but we chose to steam ours-it gives the hot dog a good snap, and the steamed buns are warm and squishy in the best way possible.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fill a large pot fitted with a steamer basket with 1 to 2 inches of water. Cover with a tightly fitting lid and bring to a boil. Add the hot dogs to the steamer basket, cover and steam until the hot dogs are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add the buns to the pot, cover and steam the buns until they are warm, about 1 minute.
- Remove the buns from the pot and drizzle the inside of each with mustard. Top each with a hot dog, then nestle one pickle wedge on one side of each hot dog and 2 tomato wedges on the other side. Top with more mustard and relish, onions and peppers and sprinkle with celery salt.
CHICAGO-STYLE HOT DOGS
A long-time family favorite. The authentic stands use Vienna Beef franks and buns with poppy seeds and that trademark green relish and yellow mustard. If you're not fortunate enough to live near a stand (like us), this home version does nicely (with my own preferred changes of course)! The natural casing frankfurters have a pleasant "pop" when you bite them and are far superior to normal hot dogs. I don't advise using serranos in place of sport peppers as they are not the same type of chile and the serranos are MUCH hotter (as well as not usually being found pickled).
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Simmer frankfurters in beer or water for approximately 10 minutes.
- Warm buns in microwave, until slightly warm and soft.
- To assemble hot dogs, place frank in each bun.
- Add mustard to taste; top with dill spear, relish, onion, tomato, and 1-2 sport peppers (Jalapenos"might" be a reasonable substitute if you are desperate to find the sport peppers, but the taste won't be quite the same).
- Sprinkle with celery and poppy seeds.
- Serve.
CHICAGO-STYLE HOT DOGS
Our version of spicy Chicago-style hot dogs are sure to be a hit at your next picnic.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mustard and white-wine vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add sweet onion, cucumber, tomato, celery leaves, and sport pepper; toss to combine.
- Grill hot dogs over medium-high heat until charred and heated through, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve hot dogs in grilled hot dog buns and top each with a pickle spear and relish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g
CHICAGO-STYLE HOT DOGS
I decided to give a Chicago-style dog a healthy twist for my family. Our kids love it. You can use other fresh toppings to please just about anyone. -Gregg May, Columbus, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grill hot dogs according to package directions. Serve in tortillas with pickle, cucumber, tomatoes and onion. Add toppings as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AMERICAN KITCHEN CLASSIC CHICAGO STYLE HOT DOG
A Chicago style hot dog, or Chicago Dog, is a steamed or water-simmered all-beef frankfurter on a poppy seed bun. Fluky's, which claims to have invented the Chicago Style Hot Dog on Maxwell Street in Depression-ridden 1929 is no longer in operation in Chicago, Illinois. The hot dog is traditionally topped with yellow mustard, chopped white onions, sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato wedges, pickled sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt. Grilled hot dogs are called Char Dogs. This recipe tries to recreate the traditional steamed poppy seed bun using hot dog buns. If you can find them, "S. Rosen's Mary Ann" hot dog buns are the bun of choice.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 hot dogs
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brush outsides of the hot dog buns with butter and sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake, split sides down, at 350 degrees F until warm, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Boil water and then throw all-beef hot dogs in and simmer for about five minutes, until the dog floats. Transfer to buns.
- Arrange a dill pickle spear in crevice between the bottom of the bun and the hot dog and 2 tomato wedges in crevice between the top of the bun and the hot dog. Squirt yellow mustard over each in a zigzag; top with a generous dollop of sweet relish.
- Divide onion among hot dogs. Top each with a sport pepper or a peperoncino. Sprinkle with celery salt. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.7, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 39.1, Sodium 1039.3, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 11.7, Protein 12.1
Tips:
- Use quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your Chicago-style hot dog. Look for plump, juicy hot dogs, fresh buns, and crisp vegetables.
- Cook the hot dogs properly: The best way to cook a Chicago-style hot dog is to grill it over medium heat until it is slightly charred. You can also boil the hot dogs, but grilling will give them a better flavor.
- Don't skimp on the toppings: The toppings are what make a Chicago-style hot dog so unique. Be generous with the yellow mustard, neon green sweet pickle relish, chopped white onions, a dill pickle spear, tomato slices or wedges, pickled sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt.
- Serve the hot dogs hot: Chicago-style hot dogs are best served hot off the grill. If you are making them ahead of time, keep them warm in a slow cooker or chafing dish.
Conclusion:
The Chicago-style hot dog is a classic American dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a delicious and affordable meal that can be enjoyed at any time of day. If you have never tried a Chicago-style hot dog, I highly recommend that you give it a try. You won't be disappointed!
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