Get a true taste of Chicago with this Chicago-style hot dog recipe: char-grilled, all-beef hot dogs topped with mustard, relish, and sport peppers. It’s a true classic. So when spring rolls around, I get excited! And I’m excited to share a recipe that’s famous to my part of the world: the Chicago-Style Hot Dog. It’s highly recommended, not just for your char dogs but for any grilling. It’s all about that flavor. Open gently so they lay flat on the grill. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until charred in spots and hot throughout. Learn more about that here: www.kingsford.com/MLB. What’s in the cookbook for my team? You guessed it—the famous Chicago-Style Hot Dog. I can guarantee it’s authentic. Here it is so you can give it a try at home. Let’s talk about how we make it, shall we? Because of so many toppings, it is referred to as being “dragged through the garden.” The hot dog itself can be prepared in different ways, either simmered, steamed, or you can grill it over charcoal to get a wonderful char. When charred, it’s referred to as a Chicago-style char dog. This is my favorite way, with that smoky charcoal grilled flavor. Truly hard to beat.
Chicago-Style Hot Dog Ingredients
All-Beef Hot Dogs. 4. Hot Dog Buns. 4. Yellow Mustard. 2 tablespoons. Bright Green Sweet Pickle Relish. 1/4 cup. Small White Onion. 1/2, diced. Small Roma Tomatoes. 2, cut into thin wedges. Dill Pickle Spears. 4. Pickled Sport Peppers. To taste. Celery Salt. To taste.
Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. Butterfly the hot dogs by slicing them lengthwise without cutting all the way through. I like a light char on my hot dogs, but you can char them as much as you’d like to your own personal tastes. While the grill is heating and the hot dogs are cooking, grill the buns quickly over direct heat until lightly toasted—about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining hot dogs and serve immediately. Vienna beef franks are awesome for making Chicago hot dogs. BOOM! Easy, right? You’ve got yourself a true taste of Chicago right there. Next, you’ll be looking for some Chicago-style pizza. That’s it, my friends! I hope you like it. Let me know!
