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The Classic Chicago-Style Hot Dog

A regional hot dog style featuring all-beef hot dogs served with a colorful array of toppings including yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, tomato wedges, pickle spear, sport peppers, and celery salt. This iconic Chicago preparation follows strict ordering of ingredients and never includes ketchup for authentic flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • All-beef hot dogs
  • Poppy seed hot dog buns
  • Yellow mustard
  • Bright green sweet pickle relish
  • Fresh tomato wedges
  • Dill pickle spear
  • Sport peppers
  • Celery salt
  • White onions

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Steam or grill the all-beef hot dogs until heated through
  2. Lightly toast the poppy seed buns
  3. Place the hot dog in the bun
  4. Layer ingredients in order: mustard, relish, tomato wedges, pickle spear, sport peppers, onions
  5. Sprinkle generously with celery salt
  6. Serve immediately - never add ketchup!

Notes

The order of toppings matters - don't skip the celery salt! For authentic Chicago-style dogs, never add ketchup. Lightly toasting the buns prevents sogginess.