Makeready's White Harissa Tennessee Chili

This entirely unique spin on chili was a fan favorite at the Music City Bowl Chili Cookoff.

    Ingredients

    • 2 1/2dried aji amarillo chilis, toasted
    • 1banana pepper
    • 1yellow bell pepper
    • 2jalapeno peppers
    • 1orange bell pepper
    • 1/2teaspoon coriander, toasted
    • 1/2teaspoon cumin, toasted
    • 1/4teaspoon chili powder
    • 1tablespoon shallots, roasted and sliced
    • 1/4cup garlic, roasted
    • olive oil
    • 2 1/2pounds ground pork
    • 2 1/2pounds ground chicken
    • 2tablespoons butter
    • 2tablespoons flour
    • 6tablespoons celery, diced
    • 6tablespoons parsnips, diced
    • 6tablespoons pearl onions, roasted
    • 1/4cup white wine
    • 2cups chicken stock
    • 2cups pork stock

    Preparation

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    1. To prepare harrissa, Remove seeds from aji amarillo and grind into a powder.
    2. Fire roast peppers until skin is blistered. Place in bowl and cover. Once cool enough to handle,
    peel and remove skins. Dice. 
    3. In a blender, blend 2 tablespoons of each pepper, coriander, cumin, chili powder, shallots,
    garlic, and onion until smooth. Transfer to saucepan and simmer on medium-low 10 minutes.
     
    2. To prepare chili, in stockpot, sautè pork and chicken until golden and remove. Add flour and butter to
    remaining fat to make a roux and cook 2 minutes. Add celery, parsnips, onions, wine, stocks, harissa, beans, pork, and chicken.
    Simmer at least 1 1/2 hours.
    3. Add cream and season. Top with parmesan and scallions. 
     

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