Minnesota has taken a turn for the HOT and I am so glad that summer is really here! 😀
Recently when I was in Chicago I experienced my first REAL Chicago Dog. (When in Rome…) I wanted it with the works and that is what I got. Now I am no big hot dog fan, but after tasting this explosion on the taste buds, I realize it is because I had never experienced the Chicago Dog.
All that said…. is your mouth-watering yet? I thought this would be a fun weekend treat. The Fourth of July is all about grilling anyway… and what fun to dress up the standard hotdogs?
So here is how to make a Chicago Dog
All Beef Hot Dogs
Poppy Seed Buns (I could not find these so used a bakery wheat bun that was YUM)
tomatoes, sliced
onion, chopped
relish
pickle spears
sports peppers (I substituted banana peppers)
Celery salt
Mustard – Never Ketchup!
Grill up those tasty hot dogs. While they are grilling, wrap the buns in foil and warm them either in the oven or on the grill, being careful not to toast them, just warm.
When dogs are done – place a pickle spear in each bun. Place dog on top and load with the other toppings. Sprinkle celery salt over all and add mustard.
Mouth watering delicious!!!!
This post is part of Weekend Cooking, hosted At Beth Fish Reads. Stop in and see what else is cooking this weekend. 😀
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I miss Chicago Hot Dogs-there is just nothing like them.
I think I am finally in love with a hot dog 😛
Oh, these look delicious! I would probably use turkey dogs, though.
That sounds good Laurel, I will have to try that!
I’m not a big fan of hot dogs, but I love pickles, so that actually looks really good!
mmmm me too Jill! Have you had fried pickles yet? YUM!
I’ve never had a Chicago Dog, but do love hot dogs once in a while. I usually put chili, hot dog sauce, sauerkraut or cole slaw on them, but that does look good so I’m copying the recipe.
Oh, and I’ve tried fried pickles at Chili’s and they are amazing!
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Its a fun change Vicki 😀
I love pickles, so this sounds good!
Me too Hannah! Pickles and olives! 😀
Yes! Yum.
Mmmm, yum. It’s the only way I eat a hot dog. And most important step is NEVER add ketchup! And gotta have the pickle. But of course I would, I’m from Chicaaaaago. 🙂
I am a mustard fan anyway Leslie so that is just even better 😀
Love hot dogs, especially NY dirty water dogs, but I’d definitely be willing to give a Chicago dog a try. Looks fantastic!
Wha? New York dirty water dogs????? What did I miss? 😛
Do you have Sonic near you? They make a great Chicago dog.
I do not Kathy – never eaten at one but I will keep my eyes open now 😀
I love Sonic too…….the hotdogs or #2 cheeseburger with tots. Cherry limeade to drink.
Note to self… need to find me a Sonic 😛
I love Chicago Dogs, it’s my favorite way to eat a hot dog. The only other way I love them is taking mustard, ketchup, and mayo. Put crumbled potato chips on top of that a put shredded mozzarella on top of that. This is after it’s in the bun of course, then put the whole thing on a two sided grill pan/machine and put the top down for a minute to just melt and slightly burn (for me) the cheese. It’s so good.
Wow Ryan – that sounds soooooo good too!
Awesome!! We never, ever use ketchup on our hot dogs. Only good mustard. I might have everything here to make these over the weekend.
Easy and delicious Beth! 😀 I am a mustard fan too…. ketchup is for french fries 😀
If I ever make it back to the US I am going to make an effort to have one of these everything in hot dogs, just for the experience. I am not sure if I will like it or not based on the description.
LOL -I loved it, but like you, I made a goal to find one 😀
I was just looking at this post again and can not believe how messy the hot dog I made it…LOL…
I am going to plead that I made it with one hand 😛