Portillo's Hot Dogs

APortillo'sChicago style hot dog is anatural skin onall beef hot dog served in a steamed poppy seed bun loaded with mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, kosher pickle spear, sport peppers and Portillo's own seasoning salt.

HOT DOGS

• Fill a 4 quart pot with one and half quarts of water (48 ounces).
• Bring water to a boil; turn the water down until it stops boiling, or a slight simmer.(DO NOT COOK HOT DOGS IN BOILING WATER).
• Place desired number of hot dogs into water and cook uncovered for 20 minutes. This is one of the critical steps to get the genuine Portillo's flavor.

HOT DOG BUNS

• Do not steam the buns until the hot dogs have cooked for 20 minutes.
• Place package of hot dog buns into a microwave, if fewer buns are desired put them into a plastic bag and loosely close bag.
• Heat buns on high for 2 to 2 ½ minutes.(If fewer buns are desired heat for 45-60 seconds).
• Be cautious when opening, escaping steam and hot dog buns will be extremely hot.

ASSEMBLY

• Carefully open steam bun completely.
• Place hot dog into bun with ends curling up.
• Top with desired condiments in the following order: Mustard, Relish, Onion, Tomato slices, Portillo's seasoning salt (one shake per slice), Pickle spear and Sport Peppers.