Chicago style hotdogs are sometimes called redhots. Dragged through the garden means loaded with vegetables. That is how McAveler likes them!

Hi, Chico Chihuahua here. I am somewhat of an expert when it comes to Chicago style hotdogs, being sort of a hot dog myself. So McAveler asked me to talk with you about them.

But first, let me clear up a common myth. .

Dachshunds are friendly little dogs with short legs and long bodies. That's why they are called wiener dogs instead of hotdogs.

But you can't eat a wiener dog. You can, however, eat a hot dog and I do whenever my family accidentally drops one on the ground at a picnic.

Did you know that in the greater Chicago area, there are more hot dog restaurants (like Fluky's) than McDonalds, Wendy's and Burger King restaurants combined? Well, now you know!

Because , I know these things. Sometimes I am also a doctor.

I also know I'm not supposed to eat human food but sometimes I think Mimi drops her delicious hot dog on the ground accidentally on purpose just so I can have a taste. I love Mimi so much!

She is soooooo cute!

But I have to eat it quickly before McAveler sees me and has a fit.

Here is what Chicago style hotdogs are made of

* All beef hot dog (Vienna Beef frankfurters are my favorite)

* Poppy seed bun

* Yellow mustard (NEVER, EVER put catsup or Ketchup on mine!)

* Chopped white onion, raw

* Neon green (I love Nuclear Relish the best)

* Sport peppers

* Tomato wedges or slices

* Kosher dill pickle spear

* Celery salt

* Sauerkraut (But only if you are a Schnauzer)

Here is how you make Chico's famous chicago Style Red Hots

1. Boil a pot of water.

2. Reduce the heat to low and place the dogs in the water.

3. Cook 5 minutes or until done.

4. Remove hot dogs and set aside.

5. Place a steamer basket into the pot and steam the hot dog buns 2 minutes.

6. Place hot dog in the steamed bun.

7. Put on the toppings in this order:

* --1 tablespoon full, or more if you like

* green pickle relish--1 tablespoon

* onion--1 tablespoon

* tomato wedges--4

* pickle spear

* sport peppers--2

* celery salt--dash

8. Put the tomato wedges between the hot dog and the top of the bun.

9. Put the pickle between the hot dog and the bottom of the bun.What did I tell you about ketchup? NEVER!

10. And no sauerkraut for me, thanks. I am a proud Chihuahua and sauerkraut does not agree with me. But my friend Siegfried Schnauzer on his.

11. If you want your dog with everything on it, just tell the chef to "Drag it through the garden!"



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