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Classic Chicago Style Hot Dog No Ketchup Recipe

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An authentic Chicago style hot dog recipe featuring all-beef franks, poppy seed buns, and classic toppings without ketchup, delivering a perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and savory flavors.

Ingredients

  • All-beef hot dog sausages (e.g., Vienna Beef)
  • Poppy seed hot dog buns
  • Yellow mustard
  • Neon green sweet pickle relish
  • Chopped white onions
  • Tomato slices or wedges
  • Sport peppers
  • Pickle spear
  • Celery salt
  • Optional: Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 375°F).
  2. Steam the poppy seed buns by wrapping them in foil near the grill’s heat or steaming briefly in a covered saucepan for about 2 minutes until warm and soft.
  3. Grill the all-beef hot dogs for 5-6 minutes, turning frequently with tongs to get an even char and snap without bursting the casing.
  4. Place the grilled hot dog in the steamed bun. Add a line of yellow mustard down one side.
  5. Spoon on a generous helping of neon green sweet pickle relish.
  6. Layer chopped white onions evenly over the relish.
  7. Nestle 2-3 sport peppers alongside a fresh pickle spear.
  8. Tuck tomato slices carefully on the other side.
  9. Sprinkle a pinch of celery salt over the top to finish.
  10. Optional: Add a crack of fresh black pepper for extra zing.

Notes

Avoid ketchup to maintain authentic Chicago style flavor. Steam buns gently to keep them soft but not soggy. Use quality all-beef franks with natural casing for the best snap. Turn hot dogs frequently on the grill to avoid bursting the casing. Celery salt is essential for authentic taste.

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Keywords: Chicago hot dog, no ketchup hot dog, classic Chicago dog, all-beef hot dog, poppy seed bun, sport peppers, celery salt, mustard hot dog

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