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    Cook-off Chili in progress report!

    Hello fellow Pitmasters,

    Since you were all so very helpful with advice and suggestions, posting a report with progress, pics and results was the very least I could do.

    This is the recipe I used:


    Ingredients:

    8 dried guajillo chiles and 8 ancho chilis, 2 chiles de árbol, stemmed and seeds removed

    10 cups home made beef stock divided

    4 - 6 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

    1 - 2 tablespoon adobo sauce

    Salt and pepper

    11.5 lbs pounds bone-in beef short ribs

    12 marrow bones canoe cut

    4 tablespoons Wagyu beef tallow

    4 medium yellow onions diced

    3 jalapeños seeded and chopped

    9 garlic cloves minced or grated

    2 16 oz cans of mild green fire roasted chilis.


    1 cup strong coffee

    3 15-ounce can of diced fire roasted tomatoes w/ garlic

    4 tablespoons tomato paste

    3 tablespoon cocoa powder

    2 tablespoon dark brown sugar

    2 tablespoon toasted fresh ground cumin

    4 teaspoons smoked paprika

    2 tablespoons "Better than bouillon roast beef, reduced sodium.

    2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

    1 teaspoon fresh ground toasted coriander

    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    2 (15)-ounce can of black beans drained

    2 (15)-ounce can of kidney beans drained

    2 (15)-ounce can of pinto beans drained


    Toppings: shredded sharp cheddar cheese and candied jalapeños, sour cream & green onions,


    Instructions:

    1. Toast the coriander and cumin seeds until they become aromatic, then grind them.

    2. Rub short ribs with olive oil and Sprinkle Meat Church Holy Gospel over short ribs and allow to adhere in the refrigerator.

    3. Smoke ribs until internal temp is approx 180 with vegetables (onions, red bell peppers, jalapenos, and garlic) in a tray under the ribs so the dripping coats them.
    1. Smoke marrow bones under ribs
    2. Smoke veggies under ribs and marrow bones to allow drippings to coat the veggies
    4. Over medium-high heat toast the dried chiles until fragrant. Add 2 cups of beef home made stock and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat and continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes until the chiles soften and are pliable.

    5. Drain the liquid off. Add the chiles and more beef stock to a blender with the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

    6. Set stockpot to medium heat. Add beef tallow, the diced onion and jalapenos to the pot. Cook until softened, about four to five minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. PAdd in fire roasted mild chilies, pour in remaining 3 cups of beef stock, strong coffee and reserved chile paste, scraping up the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon.

    7. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, cocoa powder, brown sugar and spices. Add the short ribs back to the pot. Bring the heat back to medium-high and boil the mixture. Once it boils, reduce the heat to a simmer.

    8. Cut rib meat from bones and dice (some fine and some chunky. Add the meat, rib bones, and canoe cup matter bones to the stock pot with the chili. Simmer for 6 hours. Ensure the rib meat is tender.


    8. Remove the rib bones and marrow bones from the stock pot and scrape any marrow or meat still attached to the bones. Drain and add the drained beans to the pot. Simmer on low another hour or two for beans to flavor through.

    9. Serve: Some with fresh shredded sharp cheddar cheese and candied jalapeños, and some w/ a dollop of sour cream and chopper green onion.



    #2
    It's 2 hours in and smells amazing.

    See pics below:
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    • fzxdoc
      fzxdoc commented
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      This looks amazing!

      Kathryn

    #3
    I'm wondering if I should skim the fat off. I have always skimmed the fat off of my soups and chilis. But as I reflect on reading about original Chili Queens and historic and traditional recipes from various regions, they were intentionally fatty. They wrote about dipping bread or tortillas in the "yellow gravy" floating on top. I also realize, people work hard manual jobs and were looking for sustenance and calories. They were not concerned with fat or cholesterol. I do believe that storing at least some of the fat in, improves mouth feel and appeal.

    The other concern is that the seasonings are floating on top so I would be skimming off some seasonings as well.

    Would you skim some or all of that fat off?
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    • Ace
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      I normally leave the fat in the soup. Depends on how you feel about the end product but if its not excessive, keep it in. Fat is flavor. :-)

    • Mosca
      Mosca commented
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      Times change, peoples’ tastes change, and food changes. Skim the fat.

    • Alan Brice
      Alan Brice commented
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      Nope, fat is flavour. Sorry Ace, said before I read #7.
      As long as it is not excessive.

    #4
    Those glops of thick red stuff on top is the tomato paste before I stirred it in. I realize it looks suspect.
    JD

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      #5
      To add to the adventure of the cook, I smoked the meat, marrow bones and veggies yesterday, on what turned out to be one of the rainiest days of the year in San Diego county. I put up a pop up awning over the KBQ. I was wet for hours running in and out tending the fire and food.

      I took Katheryn's advice and cooled everything down quickly and vacuum packed it till the final stage of the cook today.

      Respectfully,
      JD

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        #6
        Looking great so far. I agree with Ace, leave the fat. I never skim fat off chili or stews, only stocks and soups that are supposed to be clear

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          #7
          Quote: "Ace commented
          Today, 10:08 AM
          I normally leave the fat in the soup. Depends on how you feel about the end product but if its not excessive, keep it in. Fat is flavor". :-)

          Also keep in mind that as the chili is served, a quick stir before filling their bowl will reduce the amount of fat that each guest gets. It will no longer be floating on top at that point (until it sets for awhile again).

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            #8
            Wow, you surely put in the time and effort. Hope everybody appreciates it. Good Luck!!!

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            • jjdbike
              jjdbike commented
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              Yes, it's taking up the better part of my weekend.

            #9
            That's way more effort than I've ever put into chili! Nice work. I hope you win.

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            • jjdbike
              jjdbike commented
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              You know I was thinking that if it was just for me, I wouldn't put that much time and effort. As far as winning, I feel like I already did. I'm learning from this process.
              Cheers!
              JD

            • Ace
              Ace commented
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              jjdbike Quote: "As far as winning, I feel like I already did. I'm learning from this process."

              Ace: Excellent thought process sir. Pitmasters always try to learn something on every cook, even if it's to not change a thing... :-)

              Quote from VERA WANG:
              “Success isn’t about the end result, it’s about what you learn along the way.”

            #10
            👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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              #11
              It has to be good---"2 (15)-ounce can of black beans drained, 2 (15)-ounce can of kidney beans drained, and2 (15)-ounce can of pinto beans drained"

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              • klflowers
                klflowers commented
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                This

              #12
              Don't let anybody in Texas know about the beans!!!

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              • Panhead John
                Panhead John commented
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                6 cans of beans?!!!……😳 Probably a 2 year prison sentence down here. 🤓
                Last edited by Panhead John; November 17, 2025, 08:26 AM.

              • klflowers
                klflowers commented
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                Gold medal

              #13
              Originally posted by drobinson View Post
              Don't let anybody in Texas know about the beans!!!
              Yes, but it yielded 9 quarts. Remember, I used 11.5 lbs of short ribs and 12 marrow bones. Honestly the beans were barely noticeable. After a quick cool in an ice bath with ice packs in the pot, and an over night nap in the fridge, it tastes really good. Exactly what I was shooting for. Deep dark red / Burgundy color. Rich deep beef flavor. Complex chili and seasoning flavor blended and balanced well with the beef. It thickened up over night so I added more of my beef stock. two of the lessons I'll take away from this are, that chili de arbol are fiery hot, without adding much flavor other than heat, and in the long simmer, the beef really breaks down. I cut it into 1/4 - 1/2 inch chunks. It looked like I shredded it. Also, I am always surprised how the seasoning flavors mellow. Last night it was a little fiery. This morning it was merely warm. Also, I am really glad that I didn't skim off the fat. It added a nice richness and mouth feel.

              Cheers!
              JD

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              • klflowers
                klflowers commented
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                My daughter and son in law are being redeployed to San Diego in the spring - he is in the navy. When I come to visit i am stopping by for a bowl of this!

              • SheilaAnn
                SheilaAnn commented
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                klflowers and when you do, you better let me (and other southern CA Pitmasters) know you’ll be here. SoCal Meat Up!!!!

              #14
              Wow! Looking good! I typically leave some of the fat in for stuff I eat, but skim it for most other folks.

              I don't eat a load of fat during the week, so having a little bit of naturally rendered fat, for me anyway, isn't a big deal and fits in with my eating choices.

              Now, that being said, I have run across some "super fatty" meats, and those I will skim off some.

              But yeah, that's one heckuva chilli cook! Good luck!

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                #15
                That chili is going to be the winner for sure. I never skim fat off chili either. It gives it a rich deep flavor and is very satisfying. If after refrigerating it looks like too much, you can easily skim some of the hardened fat off the top to your liking.

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