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Chicago Hot Dog Recipe

Build Your Hot Dog in the Chicago Tradition

From Jennifer Roche, for About.com

Chicago Hot Dog

The Chicago style hot dog done right.

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Do you know the key ingredients to a Chicago style hot dog? According to the legendary Chicago hot dog maker Vienna Beef, here are the key ingredients you're supposed to have on your dog:
  • Poppyseed Bun
  • Yellow Mustard
  • Chopped Onion
  • Green Relish
  • Tomato Wedges
  • Pickle Spear
  • Celery Salt
  • Sport Peppers
  • Vienna Beef Dog
An important note about ketchup: The lack of ketchup on a hot dog is one of the main things that separates the Chicago hot dog from all the rest. Vienna Beef gives ketchup an NK-17 rating: No Ketchup on Your Hot Dog Over the Age of 17.

Related: Vienna Beef Factory Store

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