Ole Red's Smokehouse Chili

This simple chili from downtown's own Ole Red and Chef Garett Pitler brings the flavors of the smokehouse right to your kitchen. 

January 04, 2020

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 8 - 10 Serving(s)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 36 ounces tomato paste, diluted with 20 ounces water
  • 8 cups white beans, drained
  • 3 to 4 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 poblano peppers, smoked and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
  • 1 ounce hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 pounds smoked pork, brisket, or chicken

Preparation

1.  Add olive oil and butter to a pot and cook onions and peppers until translucent.

2.  Add remaining ingredients and simmer 2 to 3 hours.

3.  Add meat.

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Ingredients

SERVINGS: 8 - 10 Serving(s)
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 36 ounces tomato paste, diluted with 20 ounces water
  • 8 cups white beans, drained
  • 3 to 4 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 poblano peppers, smoked and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 cup chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
  • 1 ounce hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 pounds smoked pork, brisket, or chicken
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