Chicago Style Hot Dog
Dive into the vibrant flavors of a Chicago-style hot dog, where each bite bursts with personality! This iconic treat features a juicy sausage, expertly boiled for that perfect snap, and is topped with a zesty blend of yellow mustard, fresh onions, and tangy pickle relish. Get ready to savor a true Windy City classic that’s sure to elevate your outdoor cookouts!
Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 unit hot dog
- 1 unit hot dog bun
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- to taste none black pepper
- butter (to taste)
- to taste none sea salt
- to taste none tomato ketchup
- to taste none yellow mustard
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil water in a pot and season it with tomato ketchup, yellow mustard, black pepper, and sea salt.
- 2
Place the hot dog in the boiling water and let it cook.
- 3
Remove the hot dog from the water using tongs and set it in a pan to sear.
- 4
Add a knob of butter to the pan and let it melt.
- 5
Remove the hot dog bun from the boiling water and place it on a plate.
- 6
Once the hot dog is seared, place it in the bun and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Steam hot dogs at 160-180°F instead of boiling to prevent casing rupture - the lower temperature maintains structural integrity while heating through in 4-5 minutes.technique160-180°F
- ✓Toast bun cut-side down in a dry pan for 30-45 seconds until golden - this creates a moisture barrier that prevents soggy buns from condiment absorption.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Use poppy seed buns with 15-20% higher gluten content than standard buns because they maintain structure better under the weight of traditional Chicago toppings.ingredient15-20% higher gluten
- ✓Dice tomatoes and salt them 10 minutes before serving to draw out excess moisture via osmosis, preventing watery runoff that makes the bun soggy.timing10 minutes
- ✓Heat your serving plate to 140°F so the assembled hot dog maintains optimal eating temperature of 130-140°F throughout consumption.equipment140°F plate temp
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Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
1
people
Level
beginner
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Chicago Style Hot Dog
Dive into the vibrant flavors of a Chicago-style hot dog, where each bite bursts with personality! This iconic treat features a juicy sausage, expertly boiled for that perfect snap, and is topped with a zesty blend of yellow mustard, fresh onions, and tangy pickle relish. Get ready to savor a true Windy City classic that’s sure to elevate your outdoor cookouts!
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 1 unit hot dog
- 1 unit hot dog bun
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- to taste none black pepper
- butter (to taste)
- to taste none sea salt
- to taste none tomato ketchup
- to taste none yellow mustard
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Boil water in a pot and season it with tomato ketchup, yellow mustard, black pepper, and sea salt.
- 2
Place the hot dog in the boiling water and let it cook.
- 3
Remove the hot dog from the water using tongs and set it in a pan to sear.
- 4
Add a knob of butter to the pan and let it melt.
- 5
Remove the hot dog bun from the boiling water and place it on a plate.
- 6
Once the hot dog is seared, place it in the bun and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Steam hot dogs at 160-180°F instead of boiling to prevent casing rupture - the lower temperature maintains structural integrity while heating through in 4-5 minutes.technique160-180°F
- ✓Toast bun cut-side down in a dry pan for 30-45 seconds until golden - this creates a moisture barrier that prevents soggy buns from condiment absorption.technique30-45 seconds
- ✓Use poppy seed buns with 15-20% higher gluten content than standard buns because they maintain structure better under the weight of traditional Chicago toppings.ingredient15-20% higher gluten
- ✓Dice tomatoes and salt them 10 minutes before serving to draw out excess moisture via osmosis, preventing watery runoff that makes the bun soggy.timing10 minutes
- ✓Heat your serving plate to 140°F so the assembled hot dog maintains optimal eating temperature of 130-140°F throughout consumption.equipment140°F plate temp