Chicago style hotdogs

[ricklea1953]

I have two questions about chicago style hotdogs. I am going to be doing a small fundraiser at my elks lodge so I am trying to learn all I can.

I understand that the dogs get boiled or steamed, with steaming being the most common method. Does that mean that I should hold the dogs in a hot pan of water just below the boiling point? Dogs are cooked when you buy them so there is no worry about serving raw food.

Secondly, does anyone know where I can buy poppyseed buns via mail order? I can get the correct mustard, relish, peppers and vienna beef hotdogs. I just can't find the buns locally.

Thanks,
Rick

[MikeLM]

Strange about the poppyseed buns.

Are you sure you can get the fermented, neon-green relish? I would have thought that would be the tough one to find.

Don't forget the chopped onion, pickle spears, hot sport peppers, and celery salt to sprinkle on the completed assembly.

Actually, I don't think you would lose your accreditation if you just touched up the dogs on a grill after heating them in the almost-boiling water.

However, if you even allow ketchup on the premises while pretending to do Chicago dogs, your License to Grill will be instantly revoked.

Have fun.

Mike

[ChefRAZ]

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[chicagostyledog]

Most Chicago hot dog stands boil their dogs, especially those doing a high volume business. Bring the water to a boil and reduce to a simmer(hold temp of 135). Place the dogs in at this temp for approximately 5 minutes. When the dogs are floating, they're ready to be served. Frozen hot dogs take a bit longer, since they reduce the temp of the water when added. Never add dogs to boiling water and maintain the boil. This will cause them to split and discolor.

[chicagostyledog]

The poppy seed buns are made by Alpha Baking Company aka S.Rosen/Maryann. The pre cooked versions are available at some Chicago Sam's Clubs and Jewel Stores. In Wisconsin, they're available at Woodman's. They can be ordered directly from Vienna Beef and are shipped frozen. The food service versions are par baked and sold in steamer boxes. They're available at the Chicago and Wisconsin Restaurant Depots. You might also try the Brownberry version of the Chicago style poppy seed buns available at most retail food stores. These buns are pre baked.

[abefroman]

Originally Posted by ricklea1953

I have two questions about chicago style hotdogs. I am going to be doing a small fundraiser at my elks lodge so I am trying to learn all I can.

I understand that the dogs get boiled or steamed, with steaming being the most common method. Does that mean that I should hold the dogs in a hot pan of water just below the boiling point? Dogs are cooked when you buy them so there is no worry about serving raw food.

Secondly, does anyone know where I can buy poppyseed buns via mail order? I can get the correct mustard, relish, peppers and vienna beef hotdogs. I just can't find the buns locally.

Thanks,
Rick

Vieanna beef? Go with Best's Kosher

Also you are forgetting sport peppers.

PS. The dogs are boiled, the buns are steamed.

[chicagostyledog]

Abe, fancy meeting you here! Did you happen to watch CNN last week? If not, I'll e-mail the link. Say hello to BRH & mom.