Awesome. NO KETCHUP!!!! I'll pass on the sport peppers. Folks in various parts of the country can taste this treat at the growing number of Portillo's across the country.
And by the way....the bun should be just a little damp from steam. 😋
@BamPow Only if they don't kill the original menu or flavors. My person fav is the Italian sausage, no "gravy", sweet peppers on the side. Of course besides hot dogs they're famous for Italian beef.
Sometimes the toppings overwhelm the dog...and this seems to be a case in point. But as far as nostalgia for your Chicago goes, it was a mighty effort!
@4meAndyou The key is the Vienna beef hotdog. It has a strong meaty flavor and snap that holds its own. Any other random hotdog would definitely be lost with those topping. Before I had Vienna shipped to me, I attempted it with Nathan’s, and the dog got lost.
@alongalone I get the sports peppers, relish, and hotdogs shipped from Chicago. Meijer actually sells poppyseed buns here, which I wasn’t expecting. I like a good chili dog, too. I make my own meat chili when I’m ready for those.
@luckranger71 I’ve got Buona Beef in my freezer and always keep Marconi’s giardiniera on hand. I’m just waiting for it to not be so hot. I’m planning to make them some Saturday or Sunday later this year when I’ve got a house full of people here for football.
@BloviatingBuffoon That place specialized in beef sandwiches which is another food religion in Chicago. I’ve got the supplies and make those, too. For beef sandwiches, Buona Beef ships well. I’ll probably make a post about those when I make them again. It’s a heavier sandwich, so it needs to not be so hot outside.
