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foodofthegods: A Chicago-style hot dog is a steamed, boiled or grilled all-beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun, topped withmustard, onion, sweet pickle relish (often a dyed neon green variety called “Nuclear Relish”), a dill pickle spear, tomato slices or wedges, pickled sport peppers, and celery salt. Some variants exist, adding ingredients such as cucumber slices, although ketchup is never included. The complete assembly of a Chicago hotdog is said to be “dragged through the garden” because of the unique combination of condiments. History & Details Many sources attribute the distinctive collection of toppings on a Chicago-style weinner to the “Depression Sandwich” allegedly originated by Fluky’s on historic Maxwell Streetin 1929. Vienna Beef frankfurters, the most common brand served today, were first sold at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Chicago-style hot dogs are cooked in hot water or steamed before adding the toppings. Less commonly, they’re grilled and referred to as “chardogs.” The typical hot dog weighs 1/8 of a pound and the most traditional type features a natural casing, providing a distinctive “snap” when bitten. The Chicago metropolitan area boasts more hot dog restaurants than McDonald’s,Wendy’s, and Burger Kings combined. A “hot dog stand” in Chicago may serve many other items, including the Maxwell Street Polish, gyros, Italian beef and pork chop sandwiches. 

foodofthegods:

A Chicago-style hot dog is a steamed, boiled or grilled all-beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun, topped withmustard, onion, sweet pickle relish (often a dyed neon green variety called “Nuclear Relish”), a dill pickle spear, tomato slices or wedges, pickled sport peppers, and celery salt. Some variants exist, adding ingredients such as cucumber slices, although ketchup is never included. The complete assembly of a Chicago hotdog is said to be “dragged through the garden” because of the unique combination of condiments.

History & Details

Many sources attribute the distinctive collection of toppings on a Chicago-style weinner to the “Depression Sandwich” allegedly originated by Fluky’s on historic Maxwell Streetin 1929. Vienna Beef frankfurters, the most common brand served today, were first sold at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

Chicago-style hot dogs are cooked in hot water or steamed before adding the toppings. Less commonly, they’re grilled and referred to as “chardogs.” The typical hot dog weighs 1/8 of a pound and the most traditional type features a natural casing, providing a distinctive “snap” when bitten.

The Chicago metropolitan area boasts more hot dog restaurants than McDonald’s,Wendy’s, and Burger Kings combined. A “hot dog stand” in Chicago may serve many other items, including the Maxwell Street Polish, gyros, Italian beef and pork chop sandwiches. 

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    Thats chicago style all...way babbbbyy!!!!!
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    little known fact about me: i fucking love hot dogs. there are some really amazing hot dog joints in the sf bay area....
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    gimme dat I love...pickled everything so this seems like just my thing
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