So what's the big secret to contest-winning chili?
Is it the spice mix?
JimVH's Chili
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He shared it with me. It's a pretty run-of-the-mill recipe, except for the secret ingredient.
Anchovies.
Anchovies.
I am not as cool as JimVH. Nor or you. Well, unless you ARE JimVH.
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That's actually inspirational. Anchovies into the pot next batch!
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I already add three tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce to a crock of chili. Some essence of anchovy has always been there.
Lately I have making home-made Caesar salad dressing.... so a tube of anchovy paste is always standing by in my fridge.
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Just had some anchovies on my grilled pizza last night. It was... ::chef's kiss::
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Add a little anchovy paste to your scramble eggs.
Boom.
This is not to be construed as a confirmation or denial that anchovies play any role in my chili recipe.
Boom.
This is not to be construed as a confirmation or denial that anchovies play any role in my chili recipe.
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True story:
I do not have my competition chili recipe any more. I used an online recipe tracker (recipesaver.net) that went boobs-up and I lost all of my recipe collection. Like an idiot, I didn't have them backed-up anywhere. I've found several since then, written down here and there, but that chili recipe has never reappeared. It's been so long since I entered a cook-off I don't remember the details. I can get close, but just can't re-capture the magic.
For the record, there is a secret ingredient I haven't forgotten, but it never swam in the ocean.
I do not have my competition chili recipe any more. I used an online recipe tracker (recipesaver.net) that went boobs-up and I lost all of my recipe collection. Like an idiot, I didn't have them backed-up anywhere. I've found several since then, written down here and there, but that chili recipe has never reappeared. It's been so long since I entered a cook-off I don't remember the details. I can get close, but just can't re-capture the magic.
For the record, there is a secret ingredient I haven't forgotten, but it never swam in the ocean.
“The great thing about dogs is we all have the best one.” -Me
“Don’t you ever try that again. That’s how people get store bought teeth.” -Joe Mannix
“Don’t you ever try that again. That’s how people get store bought teeth.” -Joe Mannix