The Bone-in Pork Chop Sandwich and 'Polishes' are Chicago’s Best Street Food - Dining on a Dime

This week on Dining on a Dime, host Lucas Peterson heads to the Near West Side of Chicago to sample one of Chi-Town’s most famous, iconic street foods: the Maxwell Street Polish sausage. Jim’s Original, established in 1939, sells the meal 24 hours a day.
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[@LOVER_LINK]

"Man, Slim's the nicest" is the equivalent of saying "Slim my nigga" LOL

[@DarkEpyon123]

ha!

[@MaZEEZaM]

+Link The Love without the racist slur!

[@seanonel]

Slim was hoping you'd buy him a pork chop sandwich, and all he got was a greasy handshake.

[@peterock2310]

LOL, it looks like "Slim" has already had too many pork chop sandwiches & Polish sausages...

[@John77Doe]

Slim may not eat pork. Maybe just slip him a $20.

[@Dream331]

+Lucas Peterson that's very cool. Slim probably has some great stories. How was it eating that bone in pork chop sandwich? Don't they fear someone biting down on the bone? Excellent show always! 👍🏾

[@Pedro-uz8jz]

Polish sausage is LIFE!!!!

[@michaelgorogianis8571]

When Jim’s was on Maxwell street I did the same as that guy. I bought my first suit at Smokey Joe’s then went and had a Polish and Pork Chop at Jim’s

[@ExtremeCleanoutSolutions]

I prefer The Express Grill right next to Jim's Original! I've been going there for 35 years! I love the food plus I can always find a space to park my big truck there!

[@zztop1171]

Man, I really like Lucas. He's by far the best presenter on this channel. Likable, down to earth, and knows his shit.

[@dietlamp]

Yeah, he's very cool.

[@pelswicks]

i think he abuses prescription meds

[@nicksmith3746]

Zz Top Lucas puts me to sleep. No enthusiasm in his voice whatsoever.

[@bullmilk]

pelswicks He's the food version of Bob Ross. Laid back AF and probably on enough downers to kill a Clydesdale.

[@jsj31313jj]

I said the same thing before commenting, and your comment is the first I seen!

[@YoWassupFresh]

this guy needs a worldwide show. but, shot this way. none of this forced, over-produced travel channel stuff.

[@evachubbii]

That man Lucas always looks so tired but I get overly excited to see his videos. weird :))

[@eater]

+Hoang Mai Thai We shot from 3pm - 2am on that particular day! Thanks for watching!

[@jeb3402]

He's high dude!

[@nicksmith3746]

Eva Thai That what makes his videos so boring for us men.

[@malcommooney8086]

marajuana

[@y34r]

The only thing that has kept me subscribed to this channel is Lucas He knows bout food inside out, and He is no snobby hipster bullshit.

[@nicksmith3746]

y34r You must be gay. He is SO boring, always low energy, and sounds like he doesn't care.

[@hankg6955]

You talking about that midget Nick Solares?

[@TWolfe777]

YES, YES, YES!!! CHI-TOWN!!!

[@feynmans467]

WE LOVE YOU TOO!!

[@kookimunsta]

Man, Jim's on Maxwell brings me back. I loved eating there when I lived in Chicago... They don't make 'em like Jim's.

[@mikehawk8276]

Lucas said you been coming here awhile? "bout 30 years". lmao longer than I've been alive

[@johnnada5754]

Every time I’m downtown or the south loop, I have to hit Jim’s. Polish, onions, extra mustard, hot pepper and 2 grape sodas for my ride back home haha

[@veronicaj8634]

Absolutely delicious stopped there at 3am after coming from airport- legit line was filled with senior citizens-yes at 3am, I didn’t want mustard and got yelled at by the crowd to just let them make it they way they make it-got two wrapped to go-didn’t know it was a big deal-blown away with flavor wish I could’ve driven back to get another one. Very good

[@mako4874]

Eater- read your comments. THIS MAN HERE IS THE FRANCHISE. get rid of all the other reviewers and hosts. they suck. They're not likeable. they're pedantic and condescending, pretentious and irritating. Most of all he doesn't come across as uppity snoot slumming it at a foodie place like the rest of those douches and hipster foodies. He's one of the people, not a person that would never have gone to a bad neighbourhood without a camera crew. This guy is a rare talent- do you know how hard it is to find someone to eat on camera- and have people like them??! Watching someone eat is inherently annoying. I can't stand watching my own wife freaking eating without wanting to backhand her face and send her flying over the table. This guy is a prize. hold on to him. Feed him. Nurture him. Give him what he wants. Fire the rest. that is all. the people have spoken. Up vote if you agree.

[@John77Doe]

You allow your wife to sit and eat with you at the same time. That is where you are going wrong. An Iranian friend of mine has his wife bring the dishes to the table. Then she quietly waits in another room, and eats after the men have finished their meal. Men and women were not meant to dine together. Watching a woman eat destroys the illusion of feminine delicateness that makes the fairer sex so desirable to the better sex.

[@Nhxn_]

John Doe ok dis pleb

[@dennisdkim]

+Loop Set I made a comment similar to this just now and I didn't even read your comment haha. I really hope Eater reads all these comments and gives us more Lucas :)

[@10ashagirl]

I agree!!!!

[@10ashagirl]

Umm I did not read your entire statement. My agreement comes from only reading the first 5 sentences. Lesson learned and will not do this again.

[@chefmike9945]

More places need a bone in pork chop sandwich. Thanks for another excellent episode. Blessings ChefMike

[@guzelarifuicci]

We need more lucas peterson's video with the food

[@nicksmith3746]

ar. 17 No thanks. Where's Nick?

[@connorcapdeville1518]

Another excellent episode. Thanks!

[@yeahdude7]

God damn the polish kielbasas and onions look so tasty, I'm hungry now.

[@mauricemoton1069]

At 2:02 the guy with the bears jersey mentioned that he got his first suit. If I’m not mistaken, I think he got it at a place called Sandy’s. I use to get suits from there many years ago.

[@John77Doe]

The bone in pork sandwich is a "fusion" of Eastern European cuisine and American soul food? Chicago, hog butcher to the world.

[@jonwinstone3972]

Lived in Poland for over 3 years! Brings back memories of kielbasa! So good! Thanks

[@mumusablan2124]

I miss you Lucas Peterson! Where were you to comfort us with food vids during lockdown?? (sad emoji)

[@siyingtan9325]

Great work with the dining on a dime series!! Got me hungry "on the other side"

[@SynchroneityDFO]

Their Polish sausage is amazing, but I also really love their fish sandwiches! I can only have a Pork Chop sandwich every so often, but their fish sandwich, I could have everyday!

[@JernauMoratGurgeh]

only a minute in and it already looks fucking fantastic big fan of lucas but nick is my true husbando

[@ibowserz]

More of this guy please! The guy who just eats the whole menu isn't good at all.

[@TheDylanBowman]

I feel like Lucas would be a dude you'd meet in college on move in day, and he'd be your best friend from day 1. He gets along with everyone, and seems to have a real passion for what he does. Keep it up man!

[@nicksmith3746]

DrBowman Passion?! He looks tired and bored... I can't stand his videos.

[@davidoutside]

I've never visited Chicago before, but now I just might have to

[@victordejung5675]

Ur NOT missing anything it’s a dirty rotten city, wit poisonous souled people!!

[@ariel3725]

I shouldn't probably be watching this late at night. making me so hungry. lol!

[@jonathandehchoantoine]

He needs to do more shows NOW

[@GilbertSJH]

Lucas you're the man! Get this guy his own show

[@eater]

+GilbertSJH This is his own show! Thanks for watching!

[@ThePrankDudes]

+Eater no longer and with more production value. Like Matty Matheson who has his own 30-60 minute show on munchies. Shout out to "keep it Canada"!!! Lucas needs his own show make it happen!!

[@Ffrozen12]

+ThePrankDudes I could watch Lucas go around the world! He is cool in his own personality.

[@connorcapdeville1518]

+Eater I like the bite-sized (har har) segments.

[@dylanwei8557]

GilbertSJH kjhjjhhhbbbhhh

[@muyc]

Lucas is a great host. He should do longer videos and more often. This channel has too many sushi videos

[@VivoEnChicago]

Blessed to have grown up in Chicago. Hit up Jim's any chance I can. DaaaBest

[@paulkowalik9604]

I have to visit this place one day, the food looks so tasty.

[@freudvibes10]

I visited Chicago once. I'm European. I told my cousin I wanted to try a real American hotdog. We went to a small kiosk and I tasted a delicious hotdog, but so spicy, that I could barely eat 🙈😂.

[@amankhisti1]

Hey Lucas! Greetings from India... Will hardly ever get a chance to eat from the joints you go to, but i love your work and you are one of the best i have ever come across!!! Keep up the awesome work!! Cheers!

[@chuatijin7481]

Lucas, make your own channel man. Eater is holding you back from your true potential

[@luvyou-baby]

+Chua Tijin the truth

[@dennman37]

I would definitely subscribe to a Lucas-only channel, but I'll have to do with this now, wich is okay

[@dustin85677]

Pork chop sandwiches!

[@chilltowntomboi]

Jim’s is by far one the places I’ll always cherish from my childhood.

[@gradomir9485]

Nice thing, but i have one question: Which kielbasa? We have 50 or more types of kielbasa in Poland :D

[@evelyntobias8081]

Let's just say it's a "Jim's" polish. 🤣

[@runner6500]

You can find these polishes all over Chicago, just ask for a Maxwell Street polish, but Jims' is the best by far.

[@ariellions2538]

Back in the day, after partying all night I would head down to Maxwell Street for a polish or porkchop sandwich. Let me just say that it was worth the drive at 3am. Thanks for the memories!

[@bluetoad2001]

i love a pork chop sammich😍

[@SankofaNYC]

The comparison of sausages and hot dogs is EXACTLY how i feel... hot dogs usually are kinda sucky... If you can get a sausage on a bun, get it!

[@t.thomas6967]

Its insanely good and fatty as fuck

[@coltsuperocean10]

Looks so good!! Suprised they serve the pork chop with bone? Traditional way is boneless loin chop, battered and coated in bread crumbs shnitzel style. Beautiful.

[@Liberty-wo2iy]

You need your own show and you need to re-do every review on Best of Chicago...

[@berlinergrotesk44]

A guy named Slim and a guy named Jim. Slim Jim, R.I.P. Macho Man. All joking aside, best Polish in Chicago.

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

Am I the only one who likes all the presenters?

[@jdrobin1]

Andrei Simionescu I like every one. I actually like the guy from The Meat Show too.

[@robertk2007]

place is da shit!! always hit it up

[@raj.dabholkar]

Although I didn't like him at first, this guy is my now my favourite of all the Eater hosts. But to be honest, the rest are really shite!

[@travellover8509]

I love polish sausage and I love poland krakow and gdansk are such beautiful cities.

[@cameronfife8757]

It’s no longer open 24/7. I read that UIC or some other sort of landlord wanted to enforce a curfew. But they’re still open really late and open really early

[@eddev]

Yep it was UIC, as a student next door it’s actually really annoying having them close, it was always a treat when studying late at night to just walk down the street for a polish

[@skippythealien9627]

it's hilarious how Express Grill is literally right next door to Jim's and serves almost the exact same food, but constantly gets ignored lmfaooooo

[@rauldiaz7309]

...its too obvious, and overall about the same quality (my opinion) I think they like the underdog role 🌭

[@skippythealien9627]

@@rauldiaz7309 the sense I get is that Express Grill loves, like you said, being that "underdog..." whereas Jim's makes so much money as it is they couldn't care less about their competition being open literally a first down away lol they're both fine honestly. i've never had them side-by-side. i should try it sometime lol

[@KINGICE1682]

I rock wit Express Grill frfr😂😂😂 born & raised since the original Maxwell days that look like a fleet market!!!

[@huizenvoorjou]

Lucas, you are such a great presenter :)

[@stephanienavarro2417]

Best french fries and spiciest spore peppers best place to go after a night out

[@eater]

+Stephanie Navarro Those peppers were SO spicy! Thanks for watching!

[@juddmcqueen1800]

Stephanie Navarro yes true but around 3am on a Saturday there sooo packed

[@mar1video]

Best pork chops in the world ! Always getting two. Ask for extra onions.

[@danieldaniel4668]

he is the best

[@lsmft9576]

Oh yeah.

[@joshuaramatowski6501]

watched this, then for the first time ever i drove over and grabbed a chop sand. thank youz

[@victorha9923]

I'm gonna make a pork-chop sandwich of my own out of curiousity, since we don't have that in NYC. From what I can tell, it's as simple as frying a pork chop on a grill with s&p and onions, and putting on a hamburger bun? Sounds like a very basic pork chop recipe, except we add a bun to "sandwich" it. Maybe the bun combination makes it special? Whatever I feel like trying it.

[@eater]

+Victor Ha The special part is the bone-in bit, vs a boneless pork chop. The bone gives the meat moisture and flavor. The sandwich also has spicy mustard and super spicy hot peppers as well. Let us know how your experiment works. Thanks for watching!

[@victorha9923]

+Eater Just made it. It definitely is a satisfying late-night combo. Tried all the sugggestions (bone-in, brown mustard, sport peppers). It's a nice alternative to sausages and hot dogs because it highlights the natural sweet pork meat taste.Thank you, Eater, now I know that pork-chop sandwiches are not a bizarre fictional invention mentioned in some online GI Joe cartoon spoof, but a real thing, and a delicious one at that.

[@victorha9923]

+Eater post-script to last message... I'm not just paying lip service; this is seriously a good sandwich idea and you all should try making it for a late night craving. It's no saintly sandwich in terms of health (the cut of pork is a bit fatty), but I feel it's still healthier than hamburgers (less fat probably) and hot dogs (it's fresh pork). And you might actually prefer it taste-wise as well over the other two.

[@eater]

+Victor Ha Amazing! Glad it turned out tasting as good as it looks in the video! Thanks for letting us know how it worked out.

[@memadman]

+Victor Ha Don't lose a tooth over it.

[@TheLastDab]

Shout out to @Eater from Poland. This is how we like to eat!!! Kiełbasa all the waaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@javierortegauezyoga6046]

Lucas Peterson should have his own TV show...hands down !

[@nicksmith3746]

Javier Ortega Uezyoga Why? To help people fall asleep?

[@ZKZ123]

LOL reading all these comments here.... one would think it's the "Lucas Show". He's got a lot of fans. Don't let it rush to your head too fast Lucas! Could he be the new Bourdain?

[@hubert857]

2:40 „its like a kiełbasa” but isnt kiełbasa polish sausage and literally sausage in polish😂

[@DarkEpyon123]

before they put up his title, I thought Slim was a dude that was just hanging out. more of this guy doing these types of videos. bring Slim along as well.

[@ChiSox326]

Honestly the neighborhood was called Jew town lol they had all stores that sold designer clothes and shoes at cheap prices . Jim’s and Express are the original. Miss the old JT lol

[@khunopie9159]

When a Chinese guy talks to Africans about Polish hotdogs I pay attention!

[@hengon93]

No Lucas, you're the nicest! (and Slim too!)

[@304eROD]

Prices seemed very reasonable. Bone in chop sandwich has all the flavor a boneless could never offer. Hey Eater, Lucas blows your other hosts away..

[@zimzimma5688]

2:00 And how did your court date work out?

[@cpunching]

I haven't even watched it but I kneejerked so hard when I saw this in my subscriptions list I've already liked and favourited it.

[@Gourmet_Goon80]

PORK CHOP SANDWICHES!

[@pawelrusnak1936]

I dont know anyone Polish Chicagoans who eat there #truthtea.... not real kielbasa

[@marcinkaizer4145]

Cool

[@jp95js]

I love them but they make me fart a lot.

[@chuchuchuchia]

I want to belly flop onto that grill

[@michalczekajlo3594]

great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheDarwiniser]

fuck fuck FUCK why dont i have a place like that near me to visit at those times. im a night person, travelling there late at night for a wurst with zingy sauerkraut on a toasted soft bun would be sublime.

[@tomspencer7307]

Polish sausage beats German sausage but nothing beats a Cumberland

[@Plan_and_Plane]

There are so many brash, pretentious, bourdain-wannabe presenters on so many food shows on KZbin. To have someone like Lucas, who doesn't need to curse or act like a total douche is such a refreshing feel. And he ACTUALLY explains what he is eating and how it tastes. RARE FIND. The only reason I am subscribed to this channel.

[@ArchieMcFly313]

Lucas is the man!!! Taking over the food review game 👌👌👍

[@red240red2]

Those sport peppers have a kick too. U have to get the cheese sauce for the fries !!

[@kevintran2117]

Jim's original 👌🏻

[@mukkaar]

Next summer either going to Murica or Asia, if I decide on America I'll make dining on dime my travel plan xD

[@neostar63]

Lucas is a fantastic host, keep up the good work! Knowledgable with his own personality, but not over the top or outlandish like certain tv food show hosts we may see. It's all about mutual appreciation of good food at the end of the day. Just a matter of time before he gets his own show imo...judging by the many comments here I would imagine this is the general consensus.

[@theylove_juice]

Wildwood Cream Soda pop is a SLEEPER!!!!!!

[@user-jp4cj3ds7p]

this white asian looking mixed man of sexiness is awesome

[@jeffward1106]

I recently subscribed, thought this was one dude channel. So very happy to see this is a collaboration

[@ayntejol2233]

The perfect food buddy to hang out with! :D

[@missdoe2269]

Only subscribed to this channel bec of lucas :)

[@urusoimi]

While it is good to see the Polish get it's props (IF, and only IF it is Kosher -that's how we roll in the 'Go), you cannot, standing in Chicago, tell viewers that Hot Dogs "taste like cooked bologna". While that may be true for grocery store hotdogs (i.e..Ball Park), in Chicago we only recognize Vienna Hotdogs, which taste nothing like "cooked Bologna". If you were standing in L.A., and said that, well then, O.K. perfect comment- put some catsup on it as well. Please try a Chicago hot dog before you make a generalized statement about hotdogs while standing in Chicago.

[@eater]

+urusoimi Spoilers: There's a hot dog episode coming this season in Chicago. Thanks for watching!

[@urusoimi]

+Eater Great! You will see what we mean. Can't wait.

[@cedarfair332]

+urusoimi Agreed!!! Although, I could have used fewer words to make my point.

[@MaZEEZaM]

+urusoimi Till your comment I had no idea that when an American said Boloni? he was talking about Bologna as bolognaise. Interesting, I thought boloni was like some sort of salami.

[@Roof_Pizza]

+urusoimi Since when is a mix of beef and pork kosher?

[@differentman1878]

"he wouldnt even tell me where he gets the meat from". yep. sounds like a hot dog to me.

[@mitchgawlik1175]

I used to hit the original corner, generally later in the evening. The major pain in the rear was constantly being accosted by the street vendors pushing socks and videos. I don't have that happening after the move, nothing else has changed, at least to me. Jim's is like a beacon in the night pulling people in, and I like that. I like the feeling of being able to pull in and hang out. I guess I'm glad there's no inside seating. I'm also glad that Lucas didn't rave about these being the best dogs in the city. He explained what he felt about them instead of just saying "These are Chicago's best hot dogs, bar none". The polish with mustard and onions is right on, and this is the way fries should be served at every dog stand. I swear, someday I'm gonna try the pork chop.

[@swervon617]

I need a pork chop sandwich right about now

[@SyedZahedi]

I need this in my life.

[@chrispap4957]

I couldn't tell, did sauerkraut go on them? Prefer mine with, but either way a sausage sangwich is amazing... I'm half dago and half pollock, Chicago is like my food paradise, honest to God, their Italalian and Polish cuisine is amazing, i also love chinese food, but I was ethnically blessed with mom and grandma's homemade Italian and Polish cuisine, God I love food...Was that a Zeppala he was eating at the end of video?

[@evelyntobias8081]

That is actually grilled onions on the polish. I can't believe he didn't mention them. That is what really makes the polish. That smell of those onions will stick on all your clothes. My girlfriend once went there and she said even the baby smell like the polish. LOL. All over the city you will see people try to imitate those grilled onions but honestly I have never seen anyone be able to do it. If you ever come to Chicago, you must go to Jim's. It's right near downtown so it's pretty central to anywhere you visit here.

[@pequeuxdarleux1480]

"Polish sausages"...there are many different sausages. The "Melona / Sossiski / Metka / Kielbasa (Tchekago hot dogs) / Kabanos / Serdelki" etc...Kurwa.

[@allisoncampbell8263]

I'm from Nova Scotia and we call "polish sausage" "poli sausage".