Chicago Hot Dogs
Learn how to make authentic Chicago Dogs with toasted poppy seed buns, all-beef hot dogs, and the famous Chicago-style toppings.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 poppy seed hot dog buns
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 all-beef hot dogs
- 2 to 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ¾ cup sweet relish
- 3 medium tomatoes sliced into wedges (12 wedges total)
- ½ medium white onion finely diced
- 6 dill pickle spears
- 12 sport peppers
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter. Once melted, place the buns cut-side down in the skillet. Toast for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and set aside.1 tablespoon butter, 6 poppy seed hot dog buns
- Add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Add the hot dogs and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and heated through.1 tablespoon butter, 6 all-beef hot dogs
- Place one hot dog into each toasted bun.
- Top each hot dog with yellow mustard, sweet relish, tomato wedges, diced onion, one dill pickle spear, two sport peppers, and finish with a sprinkle of celery salt.2 to 3 tablespoons yellow mustard, ¾ cup sweet relish, 3 medium tomatoes, ½ medium white onion, 6 dill pickle spears, 12 sport peppers, 1 teaspoon celery salt
- Serve immediately.
Notes
🥡 Storage
- Store leftover toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Store cooked hot dogs separately from the buns for the best texture.
- Fully assembled Chicago Hot Dogs are best enjoyed immediately.
♨️ Reheating
- Reheat hot dogs in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
- You can also microwave the hot dogs in 20- to 30-second intervals.
- Toast fresh buns just before serving.
❄️ Freezing
- Cooked hot dogs can be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Do not freeze assembled hot dogs or fresh toppings.
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Use quality all-beef hot dogs.
- Toasting the buns helps prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Pat tomato wedges dry before assembling.
- Assemble immediately before serving.
- Add the celery salt last so it stays on top of the toppings.
- If you love authentic Chicago Dogs, resist the urge to add ketchup!
🍳 Alternate Cooking Methods
Grill: Grill the hot dogs over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally until heated through and lightly charred. Steam: Steam the hot dogs for 5 to 7 minutes, then steam the buns for a traditional Chicago-style preparation. Air Fryer: Cook hot dogs at 390°F for 5 to 6 minutes. Toast the buns separately.♻️ Leftovers
Slice leftover hot dogs into macaroni and cheese, baked beans, or scrambled eggs for an easy next-day meal.📝 Notes
- Traditional Chicago Dogs always use all-beef hot dogs.
- Bright green relish is classic, but regular sweet relish tastes just as good.
- Sport peppers vary in heat, so add more or fewer depending on your preference.
- Authentic Chicago Hot Dogs are traditionally served without ketchup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1252mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1193IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
