So I'm having my first cup of coffee and there's Caney's "happy wife chili" post. It's early, my brain hasn't really started up yet, but damn if I'm not inspired. I can't possibly match his prose but I've got some leftover brisket and pernil and can make some chili that SWMBO and I will both like.
First toasted some ancho, guajillo, and unnamed peppers for the "slurry" (or "puree" if you prefer)...
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/KaHonu/P1040212.jpg)
Then browned a bunch of chopped pernil and brisket (point)...
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/KaHonu/P1040213.jpg)
... deglazed the pot with broth and cooked up the peppers...
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/KaHonu/P1040214.jpg)
... before putting them in the blender with "a bunch of stuff that goes good in chili..."
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/KaHonu/P1040215.jpg)
Back to the pot with onions, garlic, and jalapeno (and some oregano)...
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/KaHonu/P1040216.jpg)
then "set" the slurry...
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/KaHonu/P1040217.jpg)
... and add stock, meat, and some other "stuff that goes good in chili." Then cook for a couple of hours...
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/KaHonu/P1040218.jpg)
... and take out a bunch for me before adding the pinto beans (already cooked separately) that SWMBO thinks belong in chili...
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/KaHonu/P1040219.jpg)
What a great three dish dinner (one dish with both chili & beans for SWMBO and one each with beans and chili separate for me). Life remains totally excellent - thanks Caney.
Guess those little buggers can't swim, didn't see a one of them in your pics. ;D
Apparently you have a better pest control company and didn't have to ward off any unexpected pest while cooking your chili like Caney did. But maybe the little buggers aren't indigenous to the islands? It's 24 degs here right now so I'm up for a bowl! ;D
Otto (the Orkin man) did his bimonthly service this morning so feral beans weren't a problem.
Dang Ka...I'm still stuck on inspired by Caney.... ;D
Awww.... Shucks. - I'm humbled and honored
Spread a little cheer to the middle of the Pacific and dissed by LQ ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Alls right with the world. I'm almost speechless!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Caneyscud on December 09, 2010, 06:36:43 AMSpread a little cheer to the middle of the Pacific and dissed by LQ
I'm not quite sure which one of us took that shot directly but I'm guessing we both have some teabag bruises.
Great looking stuff KH!
Both of you are inspiring (bruised or not).
yeah, i can copy that....
Nice lookin chili Ka. I still haven't made chili this year. I need to get in gear.
Some of that pulled chuck you smoke would make some good chili.
I was reading your post and thought........ hes forgetting the beans! How can he forget the beans? But you got it right in the end. ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: La Quinta on December 08, 2010, 08:33:13 PM
Dang Ka...I'm still stuck on inspired by Caney.... ;D
Add me to that list. I had to re-read that one a few times! ;D
Just kidding Big Guy, :D don't go SS all over me! ;D
No dissing intended...was just confusing for me....but i did conjure with some teabags to un-confuse myself!! ;D