Maverick chili

15 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsSmoked pork neck-bones
poundsBeef brisket rough ground
4cupsTomato sauce
1cupGreen Bell pepper chopped
3eachesOnions lg. chopped coarsely
4eachesJalapenos cored,seeded, & minced
2tablespoonsTabasco sauce
1tablespoonSalt
tablespoonChili powder
4eachesGarlic cloves minced
cupTomato paste
4tablespoonsCumin freshly ground
1tablespoonMexican oregano
½cupPimientos chopped
1tablespoonMaggi sauce
1tablespoonChocolate syrup
12ouncesBeer (not Lite)
1cupV-8 juice
1cupStrong coffee

Directions

Pick meat off of the neck bones and chop coarsely. Place meat, onions, Bell peppers, garlic into a large heavy pot and saute' until meat is browned. Add all liquid ingredients and 3 T of cumin alomg with all other spices. Bring to a slow, rolling boil. Cook at this point for 10 minutes then reduce heat to Simmer, add remaining ingrediants except the 1 T od cumin left, cover and cook for 1 hour.

Be sure to stir fairly often. Add the remaining cumin and cook for 5 minutes. Serve or refrigerate and re-heat for a beter pot of chili.

Origin: Joe & Patsy Kelloran, Chili-Team Leaping Lizards, circa 1991 Typed and presrved by Don Houston