How to replicate the flavor of a "Gene's and Jude's" Hot Dog

Back for good reason

A little over four years ago when I first wrote this article I did it because I love this hot dog. Who would have dreamed that since then The Rachel Ray Show would sponsor a national contest and send a panel of judges coast to coast to taste all the best hot dogs in the land. When it was over we learned that "Gene's and Jude's" Hot Dogs are now rated the best tasting hot dog in the whole United States.
Enjoy

First thing you need is ingredients.
Vienna pure beef hot dogs. Natural Casing if you can find them. If not you will have to settle for skinless like they sell in the stores.
MaryAnn hot dog buns. (found knee high by the Deli in Jewel and most other supermarkets in Chicago area
mustard, water it down so it runs off a spoon
sweet pickle relish
yellow onions chopped
sport peppers
Large Idaho Potatoes

Cut fries to about 1/2" x 1/2" x length of the potato
Deep fry @ 375f for 12 minutes

Cook Hot dogs in boiling water for aboput 2 minutes
Steam buns
Prepare hot dogs the way you like them
remove cooked fries from oil, drain and put fries directly on hot dog
Salt fries while they are on the hot dog.
This causes the grease to break up a little and drip into the dog and bun. This is where the unique flavor comes from.
Wrap hotdog in waxed paper for at least 30 seconds
If you love Genes and Judes you will love this