Description:

Cincinnati's famous unique flavored chili.

Source:

Doris - Ohio

Serves/Makes:8 or more

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp (30 ml) peanut oil
• 1 lb (.5 kg). lean ground pork
• 1 lb (.5 kg). lean ground beef
• 4 yellow onions, peeled and chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) whole cumin seeds
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) hot chili powder, commercial
• 3 whole bay leaves
• 3 tsp (15 ml). cinnamon
• 3 tsp (15 ml). allspice
• 2 tsp (10 ml). Tabasco sauce
• 4-1/2 tbsp (70 ml) cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 4 tbsp (60 ml) white vinegar
• 1 28 oz (784 grm). can pureed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) oregano
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
• salt to taste
• 2 lbs (.9 kg). kidney beans, soaked and cooked

Preparation

• Heat 12 quarts (11350 ml) heavy stockpot and add oil.
• Saute pork, beef, onion, and garlic until meat is barely browned.
• Add cumin seeds, chili powder and bay leaves BEFORE browning is complete.
• Drain fat.
• Add remaining ingredients including the beans and bring to a simmer.
• Cook uncovered for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are very tender.
• Add water as it cooks to make or keep desired consistency.

Comments

The chili is not normally made with beans. When ordering in Cincinnati the chili comes in a bowl with just the meat and spices. Order it 2-Way and the chili comes on a pile of spaghetti, 3-Way is spaghetti with chili and grated cheddar cheese on top, 4-Way adds chopped yellow onions and a 5-Way adds the beans.