Old Fat Guy Chili

[Hawging It]

Diced or whole. I like some consistency from the tomatoes to give texture. If you use puree or crushed you don't get the chunks of tomatoes.

I will use the crushed

 

[dcecil]

Absolutely fantastic, that looks amazing. Cant wait to give this a try Disco. LIKE

 

[HangtownSmoker]

Looks really good Disco. Like. I use tri-tip (cheap in CA), chorizo, and beer. But I also add 1-2 tsp of instant coffee (or equivalent brewed from the pot). Sounds weird I know, but try it some time.

-HS

 

[SmokinAl]

Looks mighty good there Disco!
We have a chili contest coming up here on Jan 30th.
But I have my own recipe for that & have won with it before!
I use a combo of brisket, PP, Andouille, & bacon for the meat.
It's definitely a meat lovers chili!
Al

 

[xray]

Disco, that chili looks fantastic! Chili is a good dish where the care and attention to detail show up in the final product.

A few years back, I entered a small chili cook-off. Like you, I took my time and really paid attention to creating different depths of flavor.

Not that I expected to win, but all the winning chilis were based on HOTNESS and nothing else. Basically whoever’s chili kept them on the porcelain throne the longest or a possible trip to the ER...won.

I was bummed out that all that effort wasn’t noticed. It really turned me off to food competition, especially when we all have different tastes.....so thank you for taking the time and effort to post your chili, your recipe and video.

 

[disco]

Absolutely fantastic, that looks amazing. Cant wait to give this a try Disco. LIKE

Thanks so much for the like!

Looks really good Disco. Like. I use tri-tip (cheap in CA), chorizo, and beer. But I also add 1-2 tsp of instant coffee (or equivalent brewed from the pot). Sounds weird I know, but try it some time.

-HS

Thanks for the like. I will give coffee a try!

 

[disco]

Looks mighty good there Disco!
We have a chili contest coming up here on Jan 30th.
But I have my own recipe for that & have won with it before!
I use a combo of brisket, PP, Andouille, & bacon for the meat.
It's definitely a meat lovers chili!
Al

Thanks, Al. I would love to try that winner chili of yours!

Disco, that chili looks fantastic! Chili is a good dish where the care and attention to detail show up in the final product.

A few years back, I entered a small chili cook-off. Like you, I took my time and really paid attention to creating different depths of flavor.

Not that I expected to win, but all the winning chilis were based on HOTNESS and nothing else. Basically whoever’s chili kept them on the porcelain throne the longest or a possible trip to the ER...won.

I was bummed out that all that effort wasn’t noticed. It really turned me off to food competition, especially when we all have different tastes.....so thank you for taking the time and effort to post your chili, your recipe and video.

It is the problem with all subjectively judged contests. I cook to please me and seem to do OK but as long as my friends like it, I'm happy!

 

[rjob]

But my burning question is:

What happened to the other half of the can of Beer?
Blimey! Where did it go?

Sounds great Disco!
Another Disco fever I've got to try.
I'm curious, have you ever heard of Pork Chili?
I've heard of other meats chili, but don't recall any pork chili..

 

[rjob]

Do a black bean chili with pork butt from
Magnolias Southern Cuisine: Uptown, Down South book.
By
Barickman, Donald;Wyrick & Co
Great flavor, beans, pork, chicken stock, onions, jalapenos. Along with the Spicey corn bread receipe good cold weather meal.

 

[SonnyE]

Do a black bean chili with pork butt from
Magnolias Southern Cuisine: Uptown, Down South book.
By
Barickman, Donald;Wyrick & Co
Great flavor, beans, pork, chicken stock, onions, jalapenos. Along with the Spicey corn bread receipe good cold weather meal.

I have several cans of Black Beans in my pantry (OK, Her Pantry, I guess...) and I was wondering about some Chili on this chilly day.
I do like a bit more beans in my chili than Disco does though.
My cookin finger is itchin again.
Black Bean Pork Loin Disco Chili.
Sacrilege!

Too much rain right now to smoke my Pepper Back Bacon just yet.
Unless... unless I set up a patio umbrella....

 

[HalfSmoked]

Awesome looking chili there master. I have made a habanero chili that will light you up. A friend from New Mexico use to make a green chili it was all hot peppers no meat or beans. Just keep doing the great inspirational post.

Warren

 

[chilerelleno]

Nice work on the chile David, looks really tasty.
I can imagine the beefiness in there, yum!
A big LIKE! for the Big Guy.

 

[crazymoon]

D, Nice job on a batch of chili that has a lot of us drooling over ! like

 

[SonnyE]

Disco, that chili looks fantastic! Chili is a good dish where the care and attention to detail show up in the final product.

A few years back, I entered a small chili cook-off. Like you, I took my time and really paid attention to creating different depths of flavor.

Not that I expected to win, but all the winning chilis were based on HOTNESS and nothing else. Basically whoever’s chili kept them on the porcelain throne the longest or a possible trip to the ER...won.

I was bummed out that all that effort wasn’t noticed. It really turned me off to food competition, especially when we all have different tastes.....so thank you for taking the time and effort to post your chili, your recipe and video.

I'm sorry to hear of your Chili competition dismay, Xray.
I don't compete at anything, and hate the competition shows on TV, even. Too easy to be rigged.

But I'll tell you what, if you publish your recipe on SMF.com, about a million people can see and enjoy it.
And it will live forever.
And that, My Friend is a Winner!
A Genuine Winner!

 

[Bearcarver]

Wow!!
Awesome!!
Somebody would have to go a Long Way to even come close to that Outstanding Chili Recipe!!
Nice Job, Disco!!
Like.

Bear

 

[chilerelleno]

A few years back, I entered a small chili cook-off. Like you, I took my time and really paid attention to creating different depths of flavor.

Not that I expected to win, but all the winning chilis were based on HOTNESS and nothing else. Basically whoever’s chili kept them on the porcelain throne the longest or a possible trip to the ER...won.

I was bummed out that all that effort wasn’t noticed. It really turned me off to food competition, especially when we all have different tastes.....so thank you for taking the time and effort to post your chili, your recipe and video.

I do small time chili cook-offs every now and then, nothing big/major.
I've had a lot of fun and even won a few outright as Champion/Overall favorite, and have taken a category or placed.

One key thing I try to to do is find out what the judges like and are looking for.
Do the majority like it really meaty, with or without beans, lots of veggies and how spicy?
If the competition is purely for the Hottest Chile I can handle that, and that is what they'll get.
I will hurt them.

Give them what they want!

 

[SonnyE]

Chile reminds me of an old Joke:

Notes from an inexperienced Chili taster named Frank, who was visiting Texas from the East Coast:

Recently I was honored to be selected as an outstanding famous celebrity in Texas, to be a judge at a Chili cook-off, because no one else wanted to do it. Also the original person called in sick at the last moment, and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to the beer wagon when the call came. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that spicy, and besides, they told me that I could have free beer during the tasting. So I accepted.

Here are the scorecards from the event:

CHILI # 1: MIKE'S MANIC MONSTER CHILI

JUDGE ONE: A little to heavy on tomato. Amusing kick.

JUDGE TWO: Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.

FRANK: Holy Shit, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway with this stuff. I needed two beers to put the flames out. Hope that's the worst one. Those Texans are crazy.

CHILI # 2: ARTHUR'S AFTERBURNER CHILI

JUDGE ONE: Smokey, with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang.

JUDGE TWO: Exciting BBQ flavor. Needs more peppers to be taken seriously.

FRANK: Keep this out of reach of children! I'm not sure what I am supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave of two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich manoeuvre. They had to walkie-talkie in three extra beers when they saw the look on my face.

CHILI # 3: FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI

JUDGE ONE: Excellent firehouse chili! Great kick. Needs more beans.

JUDGE TWO: A beanless chili. A bit salty. Good use of red peppers.

FRANK: Call the EPA, I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting shit-faced.

CHILI # 4: BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC

JUDGE ONE: Black Bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.

JUDGE TWO: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods. Not much of a chili.

FRANK: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills; that 300 lb bitch is starting to look HOT, just like this nuclear-waste I'm eating.

CHILI # 5: LINDA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER

JUDGE ONE: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.

JUDGE TWO: Chili using shredded beef; could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.

FRANK: My ears are ringing, and I can no linger focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly from a pitcher onto it. It really pisses me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Freakin' Rednecks! ! !

CHILI # 6: VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY

JUDGE ONE: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spice and peppers.

JUDGE TWO: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions and garlic.

FRANK: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that slut Sally. I need to wipe my ass with a snow cone!

CHILI # 7: SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI

JUDGE ONE: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.

JUDGE TWO: Ho Hum. Tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should note that I am worried about Judge # 3.

FRANK: You could put a #)$^@#*&! Grenade in my mouth, pull the #)$^@#*&! pin, and I wouldn't feel a d@&$ thing. I've lost the sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my X*$(@#^&$ mouth. My pants are full of lava-like shit, to match my X*$(@#^&$ shirt. At least the during the autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful. I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the four inch hole in my stomach.

CHILI # 8: HELEN'S MOUNT SAINT CHILI

JUDGE ONE: A perfect ending. This is a nice blend chili, safe for all; not too bold, but spicy enough to declare its existence.

JUDGE TWO: This final entry is a good balanced chili, neither mild now hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge # 3 passed out, fell and pulled the chili pot on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor Yank.

FRANK: - - - - - Mama?- - - (Editor's Note: Judge # 3 was unable to report).

 

[xray]

I'm sorry to hear of your Chili competition dismay, Xray.
I don't compete at anything, and hate the competition shows on TV, even. Too easy to be rigged.

But I'll tell you what, if you publish your recipe on SMF.com, about a million people can see and enjoy it.
And it will live forever.
And that, My Friend is a Winner!
A Genuine Winner!

Wiser words have never been spoken.

I do small time chili cook-offs every now and then, nothing big/major.
I've had a lot of fun and even won a few outright as Champion/Overall favorite, and have taken a category or placed.

One key thing I try to to do is find out what the judges like and are looking for.
Do the majority like it really meaty, with or without beans, lots of veggies and how spicy?
If the competition is purely for the Hottest Chile I can handle that, and that is what they'll get.
I will hurt them.

Give them what they want!

Haha, with hindsight being 20/20 I would have dumped a bottle of Da Bomb in it. I don’t remember the scoville on it or why I even had it, but it was hot and tasted like crap....but that’s what they were looking for, pure capsaicin burn and no flavor.

 

[disco]

Do a black bean chili with pork butt from
Magnolias Southern Cuisine: Uptown, Down South book.
By
Barickman, Donald;Wyrick & Co
Great flavor, beans, pork, chicken stock, onions, jalapenos. Along with the Spicey corn bread receipe good cold weather meal.

So many things to try. So little time!

 

[disco]

I have several cans of Black Beans in my pantry (OK, Her Pantry, I guess...) and I was wondering about some Chili on this chilly day.
I do like a bit more beans in my chili than Disco does though.
My cookin finger is itchin again.
Black Bean Pork Loin Disco Chili.
Sacrilege!

Too much rain right now to smoke my Pepper Back Bacon just yet.
Unless... unless I set up a patio umbrella....

Chili from back (Canadian) bacon? Hmm....