I love that different areas have adopted their own hot dog taste. It definitely dresses up that boring dog and bun pair! I have found some really cool ones along my recipe hunt. What are your fave toppings? Check this one out. It is Chicago's legendary dog! Loaded with tomatoes, onions, hot pepper and a pickle spear, plus a sprinkling of celery salt--it's no wonder the Windy City loves them! Unfortunately, I could not find poppy seed buns and the best dog that was photo worthy was for the child who wanted his bun untoasted (these kids have a lot to learn!) Enjoyed just as much!
Ingredients:
6 hot dogs
6 hot dog buns, preferably poppy seed, split
6 pickle spears
1 large tomato, cut into 12 wedges
12 pepperoncini or sport peppers (small pickled hot peppers)
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 Tbs. yellow mustard
1/8 tsp. celery salt
Directions:
Heat grill to medium. Grill hot dogs, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 6-8 min. Grill buns, split sides down, until light toasted, 1-2 min. Place hot dogs in buns. Add pickle spears, tomato wedges, pepperoncini, onions, relish and yellow mustard. Sprinkle each hot dog with a pinch of celery salt.
