Chicago Style Hot Dogs


 
Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

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Being a transplanted Chicagoan, I miss a lot of the foods from my hometown - Right on top of that list would be the humble hot dog. There really is nothing better than a Chicago hotdog - Along with James, it was my birthday this weekend - While James was feasting on lobster tails and steaks, I was kicking it with some Vienna hot dogs! (Actually, this was lunch Saturday)


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Spring has officially arrived. We spotted the first hummingbird of the season and quickly got the feeder out .....but back to lunch.....

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My sister and brother in law, bless their souls, sent out some supplies from the homeland. Real poppy seed buns, the Vienna's, and of course, day-glow relish. I actually mail order the sport peppers - I like having those in stock...

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The traditional action shot. Did them on the gasser - Some may argue that a Chicago dog should be boiled or steamed - They would win that argument. I just can't do that.

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Behold, a vision of beauty!

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A great weekend in the Pacific Northwest!
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Those dogs look nice. Is the Chicago hot dog traditionally a beef dog or the regular ones? Not familiar with Vienna dogs.
The poppy seed bun is different too. I like that idea. How come you can't boil a hot dog? We do that a lot.;)
 
Sure looks good! A cafe here in town used to sell Chicago dogs, and they're absolutely the best thing to do with a good frank. I sure wish the ingredients were easier to find 'round here. Happy Birthday, Peter!
 
Happy B'day Peter!
Great looking Chi-town dogs!
They've started selling the neon relish, and sport peppers in the StL area. (for when Cubs fans visit I guess)
maybe I'll try to replicate.
 
Well....happy birthday my friend. I also love Chicago dogs and I've had a Chi-dog in Chi-town, and that is the best darn Chicago dog that I have seen. That is one good looking PNW-dog also. I wish you another year of great grilling.
 
Happy Bday! Great looking Chicago dogs! Whenever we are in Chi-town we make it a point to stop
at Hot Dougs for a dog or sausage, and some duck fat fries.
 
Way to represent, Peter. Very nicely done.
Don't worry about the boiled/grilled issue - at most dog joints you can ask for 'char dogs' and they'll throw them on the griddle. That's what I always ask for, although there is nothing wrong with boiled dogs either.

Happy Birthday!
 
Never had Chicago dogs (or even been outside O'Hare), but those are a thing of beauty! Love all the ingredients.
 
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