Portillo’s Char Grilled Maxwell Street Polish Sausage
Portillo’s Char Grilled Maxwell is a crispy, flavorful item that you can customize to your liking. Choose your preferred bread, enjoy the standard toppings, or add your own. Pair it with a small or large drink at listed prices, add your favorite sides, and explore the nutritional facts for more details.
Portillo’s Char Grilled Maxwell Street Polish delivers authentic Chicago flavor in every juicy bite. This smoky, garlicky Polish sausage is char-grilled to perfection, honoring Chicago’s Maxwell Street Market tradition. Served with grilled onions and mustard on a fresh bun, it’s a bold, satisfying meal. A must-try for fans of hearty, flavorful Chicago street food. Prices vary by location check with your nearest Portillo’s for details. Plant Based Garden Dog Menu
Choose Bread
- On a Hot Dog Bun +$6.49
- On French Bread +$6.49
Choose Standard Toppings
- Everything
- Plain
Customize
Choose Toppings
- No Mustard
- No Grilled Onions
Choose
- No Hot Dog Bun
Would you like to add a drink?
| Drink | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coke | Large | $2.79 |
| Diet Coke | Large | $2.79 |
| Coke Zero | Large | $2.79 |
| Root Beer | Large | $2.79 |
| Sprite | Large | $2.79 |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | Large | $2.79 |
| Dr Pepper | Large | $2.79 |
| Fruit Punch | Large | $2.79 |
| Iced Tea | Large | $2.79 |
| Sweet Tea | Large | $2.79 |
| Drink | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coke | Small | $2.39 |
| Diet Coke | Small | $2.39 |
| Coke Zero | Small | $2.39 |
| Root Beer | Small | $2.39 |
| Sprite | Small | $2.39 |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | Small | $2.39 |
| Dr Pepper | Small | $2.39 |
| Fruit Punch | Small | $2.39 |
| Iced Tea | Small | $2.39 |
| Sweet Tea | Small | $2.39 |
Would you like to add a side?
| Item | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fry | Large | $3.49 |
| Fry | Small | $2.79 |
| Onion Ring | Large | $4.69 |
| Onion Ring | Small | $3.69 |
| Garden Side Salad | — | $5.69 |
Portillo’s Char Grilled Maxwell Nutrition Fact
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 570 kcal |
| Total Fat | 47 g |
| Saturated Fat | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 240 g |
| Sugars | 197 g |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Sodium | 1,329 mg |
| Cholesterol | 163 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Calcium | 72% DV |
| Iron | 28% DV |
| Vitamin A | 11% DV |
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Char-Grilled Maxwell & Street Polish Sausage Recipe
Portillo’s Char Grilled Maxwell Ingredients
- Polish sausages (beef or pork, preferably with natural casing)
- Poppy seed or plain bun (hot dog or sausage-style)
- Yellow mustard
- Grilled onions
- Sport peppers (optional, for heat)
- Oil or butter (for grilling onions)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Portillo’s Char Grilled Maxwell Sides
- Crinkle-cut fries or onion rings
- Pickle spear
Portillo’s Char Grilled Maxwell Instructions:
- Preheat the Grill:
- Use a charcoal grill for authentic flavor, but a gas grill works too.
- Heat to medium-high.
- Grill the Sausages:
- Place the Polish sausages directly on the grill.
- Grill for about 5–7 minutes per side, until the casing is crispy and slightly charred.
- Turn occasionally for even cooking.
- Prepare the Onions:
- In a skillet, add a tablespoon of oil or butter.
- Add sliced white or yellow onions and cook over medium heat.
- Stir occasionally until they are golden-brown and soft (about 10–15 minutes).
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Toast the Bun (Optional):
- Toast the inside of the bun lightly on the grill for 1–2 minutes until warm and slightly crispy.
- Assemble the Sausage:
- Place the grilled sausage in the bun.
- Add a generous layer of grilled onions.
- Top with yellow mustard.
- Add sport peppers for an authentic Chicago kick (optional).
