Hot Dog of the Week: The Chicago-ish Dog 🌭🔥

Hot Dog of the Week: The Chicago-ish Dog 🌭🔥

Hot Dog of the Week: The Chicago-ish Dog 🌭🔥

We're taking the classic hot dog to a whole new level — and this one is not for the faint of heart.

This week's Hot Dog of the Week features our signature Sweet Diamond Dog, loaded up with a bold, tangy homemade Hot Pepper Relish and finished with a slather of our fan-favorite Brown Sugar Mustard. It's sweet, spicy, tangy, and absolutely unforgettable.

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Meet the Chicago-ish Dog

Our Sweet Diamond Dog is the star of the show — a premium hot dog with bold flavor that stands up to any topping you throw at it. This week, we're going all in with a house-made hot pepper relish that brings the heat and a Brown Sugar Mustard that balances it perfectly.

🌶️ The Hot Pepper Relish Recipe

This relish is the real showstopper. Make a batch ahead of time — it keeps well and is incredible on everything.

Ingredients:

  • ½ pound hot green peppers (jalapeños or serranos), stemmed — remove seeds for a milder relish
  • ½ pound hot red peppers (fresnos or cherry peppers), stemmed — remove seeds for a milder relish
  • ½ pound yellow onions, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon curry
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ cup cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup white sugar

Directions:

  1. Pulse the peppers and onions in a food processor until finely chopped (don't over-process — you want texture).
  2. Transfer to a saucepan and add the salt, curry, granulated garlic, crushed red pepper, cider vinegar, and sugar.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce and simmer for 20–25 minutes until thickened.
  4. Let cool completely before using. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

💡 Pro tip: Leave the seeds in if you want serious heat. Remove them for a more crowd-friendly relish.

🌭 How to Build Your Chicago-ish Dog

  1. Grill or griddle your Sweet Diamond Dog until nicely charred and heated through.
  2. Toast your bun — don't skip this step.
  3. Slather on the Brown Sugar Mustard as your base.
  4. Pile on the Hot Pepper Relish generously.
  5. Serve immediately and prepare for compliments.

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