Creator @jackiehartlaub shares her authentic recipe for the perfect Chicago-style hot dog. This classic features a grilled, scored frank on a steamed poppy seed bun, loaded with all the traditional toppings: yellow mustard, bright green relish, onions, tomatoes, a pickle spear, sport peppers, and a final dash of celery salt.
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Using a knife, score the hot dogs with diagonal cuts on all sides.
Lightly season the scored hot dogs with celery salt.
Grill the hot dogs over an open flame until well-done with a nice char.
While the hot dogs are grilling, steam the poppy seed buns until soft and warm. You can do this by placing them in a pan over low heat with a splatter screen and a bowl on top to trap the steam.
Place a grilled hot dog into each steamed bun.
Assemble the hot dogs in the traditional Chicago order: first, add a line of yellow mustard from end to end.
Next, spoon on the bright green sweet pickle relish.
Sprinkle with chopped white onion.
Tuck two tomato wedges into the bun alongside the hot dog.
Place a dill pickle spear on the other side of the hot dog.
Top with two or three sport peppers.
Finish with a final sprinkle of celery salt over the top.
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