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Chicago Dogs

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The famous Chicago Dog is known the best hot dog in the world. If you really want to get it right, choose a good sausage and load it up as high as you can get.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 4 minutes

Total Time: 14 minutes

Yield: Makes 8 hot dogs

Ingredients:

  • 8 good hot dogs
  • 8 hot dog buns
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 16 pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
  • celery salt

Preparation:

Cut tomatoes into thin slices, then cut in half to make half circles. Grill hot dogs over a medium high heat until browned, about 4 minutes, turning occasionally. Open hot dog buns and grill for 1 minute cut side down.

Assemble dogs by placing 2 slices of tomato on the bun, then the hot dog, and then the peppers. Now top with mustard, onions and relish. Sprinkle on some celery salt and you have a real Chicago Hot Dog.

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