Fire up the grill and make the classic, loaded Chicago-style Hot Dog at home.
It wont be the same, but sometimes close enough is good enough!
Serve them witha potato salad,grilled summer corn, or just open a bag of chips!
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When in Chicago, the brand youll most likely be served is the famed Vienna Beef.
Boil the hot dogs to stay as authentic as possible to the hot dog shacks in Chicago.
I think the smoky flavor gained on the grill only makes it better.
Mike Lang
Chicago dogsboiled or grilledare good any time, so dont let the season dictate when you serve these up.
Nowadays, hot dog vendors will steam the buns to make them soft and pillowy.
What Is a Sport Pepper?
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Thankfully they are available online for those of us who live outside the Windy City.
I prefer to chop mine up to distribute the heat better instead of biting into a whole chili.
Or maybe they just like the radioactive glow.
Mike Lang
Here are a few substitutions to help you get as close to the real thing as possible.
Cant Get Enough Hot Dogs?
Feel free to dice both for easier consumption if you prefer.
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You should be able to hold your hand over the grill for about 3 seconds before its too hot.
Place the hot dogs on the grill.
Turn them with tongs as they cook, about 8 minutes total.
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You want a good amount of color on them.
Transfer to a platter.
Place a grilled hot dog in a bun.
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Assemble the remaining hot dogs.
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