Chicago-Style Char Dogs

Chicago Cubs
Our kinda dog, Chicago is. But those of us who don’t call the Windy City home can still grill up a Chicago-Style Char Dog worthy of Wrigleyville. Can’t get your mitts on a real Vienna beef sausage or steamed poppy seed bun? No worries. Just don’t forget the celery salt.
Let's get grilling
1
Build a charcoal fire for direct grilling using Kingsford® Original Charcoal, and preheat to 400°F. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
2
Butterfly hot dogs by slicing them lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Open gently so they lay flat on the grill.
3
Cook for about 2–3 minutes on each side, until charred in spots and hot throughout. For your safety, please reference the USDA safe cooking temperatures.
4
While the grill is heating and the hot dogs are cooking, grill the buns quickly over direct heat until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
5
Place one hot dog in each bun, and top with a quarter of the mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, and one pickle spear. Add sport peppers, to taste, and sprinkle with celery salt.
6
Repeat with remaining hot dogs and serve immediately.
These dogs ain’t gonna clean up after themselves. This is a job for Glad® trash bags.
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These dogs ain’t gonna clean up after themselves. This is a job for Glad® trash bags.
Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball. Visit MLB.com.
Categories
Cooking for 4 people
Ingredients
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all-beef hot dogs
4
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hot dog buns
4
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yellow mustard
2 tablespoons
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bright green sweet pickle relish
¼ cup
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small white onion, diced
½
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small Roma tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
2
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dill pickle spears
4
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pickled sport peppers, to taste
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celery salt, to taste
Rated 5 out of
5
by
MTatum from
OMG Yes!!!
Thanks for the recipe. I’m from Illinois not too far from downtown Chicago. Nothing like a long walk on Navy pier eating a Chicago style dog, overlooking Lake Michigan.
Date published: 2021-10-29

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