I am in for chili. Sounds like a lot of fun
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I’ve heard that story more than once, and the reason I believe it is that Wendy’s actually makes a very broadly liked chili. It’s like the top 40s music of chili: it’s corporate, it hits the right beats, and no one is going to be offended by it. It could easily win a neighborhood cook off, and I’m absolutely certain that there are plenty of smart alecks around the country who would do this.Originally posted by randy56 View Post
Regarding beans and authenticity: I enjoy purist arguments, they’re fun. But as a practical matter, beans get added to chili because they are healthier, and, more importantly, they are cheaper; they stretch the recipe for families feeling the budget crunch. IMO that is a far more persuasive argument for adding beans than any regional or purist argument against them. Chili with beans is delicious. (Chili without beans is delicious, too.)
If you really want to be a purist, chili has water, cubed beef, garlic, cumin, and chile peppers. And maybe some masa for thickening, if you have it. Everything else is a variation, and if you allow one variation, you have to allow them all.Last edited by Mosca; September 11, 2022, 08:57 AM.Comment
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Sorry ... not a chili fan(atic) ... so I'll sit this one out. However, I'll be sure to cheer loudly for Team BEANS at every opportunity. My version of stirring the pot ...
... you're welcome.Comment
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Im down for chili in November!
Just earlier in the month. The last week of the month the Primo is busy.
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November 11, 12 and 13th was proposed as the weekend. We definitely aren’t messing with Thanksgiving week.Last edited by Panhead John; September 10, 2022, 01:46 PM.
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You guys really think you can compete with me!? The last competition my wife, son and I competed in my wife won overall with her White Chili, my son won the Sweet category with his recipe from White Castle (for those of you familiar with the chain, a class mate of his when we lived in the St. Louis area had a father who owned a number of the St. Louis stores and he shared the recipe), and I won the hot category (once again) with my Fire & Brimstone Chili. Not hard to do, in my opinion mine is generally the only one that's really hot in the competitions I've been in. Mostly church, school or business related. I'll make up a crock pot full when the church has a soup supper, and make the women serve it. It's always all gone by the end.
So, I'm in! I'll start stocking up on beans.Comment
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DaveD Usually, it's the Women's Fellowship that puts on the Soup Suppers. They usually have someone who makes a nice mild tomato juice/hamburger/beans chili. With just a dash of chili powder. Or they put that separate on the tables so people can add their own. Sometimes they make the "mistake" of asking people to donate their favorite soup. Sometimes I just tell them I'm bringing it. Hard to say no to the pastor. Might get you sent to hell. Or, you can eat Fire & Brimstone chili instead. 🤣
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Count me in.Comment
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PJ,,,is this a "I can boil water " cook off competition,,,????
if so ,,,,I’m in,,,😂🤣😂Comment
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Does white chili count?Comment
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I’m going to make a Navajo green chili. I haven’t made that in years. It’ll be a good use for those Hatch peppers!Comment
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Im in. Any excuse to buy a bottle of Jim Beam, make a batch of my BBQ sauce and smoke a brisket ( the first 3 ingredients in my chili)!Comment
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Chili in November, I'm in . The plan is Dutch oven over coals outside.
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Well let’s see…..It will be chili in November in Florida but my Chili skills consist of a can under the intake manifold on top of the block of my V10 in the RV. Maybe I could be a road judge?
I’m hoping to to learn somethin’ here and I can be bribed! Let’s do this!Comment
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It’s possible that this topic will have as many pages and posts as the last Smackdown before it goes live.Comment
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For anyone who’s joined AR after September 2020, this is a MUST READ CHILI POST!
If you think the Pellet Pooper VS Stick Burner Smackdown was fun, I’m thinking the Chili Cookoff could top that one! This post was started by ecowper innocently asking…..â€What Goes In Your Chili?†It’ll take about 10-15 minutes to read the whole post, but it will be worth your time. Please note how the comments get a little more "spirited" as the night wears on. This post is a legend here at AR……You’re welcome!
https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/fo...-in-your-chiliLast edited by Panhead John; September 12, 2022, 06:01 AM.Comment
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WayneT If you overdo the chocolate, a shot of espresso solves the problem.
Also, Panhead John is responsible for me posting about carrots in chili.
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If it is a water cook-off I might be able to participate...I'm really good at low-n-slow...Comment
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