PantherDave Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 (edited) Well it's time for my first Oyster roast of the season, and I'll be doing up some chili for the faint of heart when it comes to the ole ollies. It's called Firecracker Chili. Firecracker Chili Fresh jalapeno peppers ignite the fire in this meaty chili. Douse the flames with cold beer. For a milder chili, substitute diced mild chile peppers. Prep-20 min Cook-Low 8hrs/High 4hrs CP-3 1/2-5 qt 1lb bulk pork sausage or ground beef(or 1/2lb of each) 1-15oz can red kidney beans, drained 1 cup chopped celery 1 large onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1 to 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 1-14 1/2 oz can toamtoes(diced or cut up) 1-10oz can can chopped tomatoes and green chile peppers(Rotel) 1 cup hot-style vegtable juice(spicy V-8) 1-6oz can low-sodium tomato paste 2-gloves garlic, minced 3 to 4 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup shredded cheese(2oz) 1/4 to 1/3 cup dairy sour cream Step 1- In a large skillet cook the choosen meat until brown. Drain off fat. Step 2- In a chosen Crock Pot combine meat, beans, celery, onion, green pepper, and jalapeno peppers. Add undrained tomatoes, veg juice, tomato paste, garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Step 3- Cover and cook on desired temp and time. Serve with cheese and sour cream. I'll be doing my first Oyster roast of the season this Saturday night. I'll be picking up 5 bushels of Stump Sound Oysters at 4:30 on Saturday and we will start shucking at 6:30. I'll have the chili and I'll be roasting some sweet corn on the grill. I'll start the steamers going about 5:45, so the steam will be rolling by 6:15 and the first oysters will hit the shucking table around 6:30. I'm having some local boys work the roast for me and shuck the oysters for the guest-more eating and drinking for me this way!!! The assorted couples are all bringing sides to pitch in, so I'll have a full report come Sunday. Now for some football, and once agin I like the Panthers to win the cat fight in Cinncy. Panthers 27 Bengals 20 Good Luck on the Homer Front and FF Wise!!! Bon Appetite-Peace PD. Edited October 19, 2006 by PantherDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Thanks PD...... ......i'll be doin the 1/2 & 1/2 on the Firecracker........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 This is very similar to my recipe except I'll add cinnamon, a stout beer, and a homemade blend of cajun spices and then I'll exclude the tomato juice and paste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Gigantes Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 This is very similar to my recipe except I'll add cinnamon, a stout beer, and a homemade blend of cajun spices and then I'll exclude the tomato juice and paste. what is in your home made cajun spice blend? cayenne, black pepper, white pepper, salt and ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 what is in your home made cajun spice blend? cayenne, black pepper, white pepper, salt and ????? kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, freshly ground black pepper and white pepper, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, and a ground up bay leaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driveby Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 This is very similar to my recipe except I'll add cinnamon, a stout beer, and a homemade blend of cajun spices and then I'll exclude the tomato juice and paste. link WHAT NOT TO ADD Chili cooks have been known to add just about anything to their creations, including woodruff, salsa, chocolate, olives and orange liqueur, but there are some things that don't belong. "Beer goes in the cook, not the chili. It has an aroma like dirty socks," says Bauer. And it's wise to keep the beer out of the cook as well until the chili is sent to the judges. Alcohol has been known to influence cooking decisions. Beans don't belong in the chili. They'll break down and turn to mush. It's okay to stretch the chili with beans after the cooking is done, but don't dare put a legume in the sample you send to the judges. Tried it both ways and I leave out the beer now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 link Tried it both ways and I leave out the beer now. That's all a matter of opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driveby Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 That's all a matter of opinion. ya think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 is there another kind of meat i could use to make this kosher? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 is there another kind of meat i could use to make this kosher? I dunno if you are kidding or not, but having made similar recipies on many occasions, you can substitute any kind of kosher meat you like. Can't you get Kosher beef? The beef doesn't necessarily need to be ground beef in a recipie like this, but I do recommend using a more fatty type of beef. Take any beef and cut it into 1/2 inch or smaller cubes. Lean beef will be drier and tougher after it's cooked. I would use a bit more beef in this method as well, because the GB/Sausage won't be present in every bite. You could use any ground or cubed kosher meat you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I dunno if you are kidding or not i was. it was an oblique h8tank reference. oh well, the jokes you have to explain just weren't funny in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 (edited) spent the 1st half gettin it all together and goin........lookin good for supper though .... ....TV in a kitchen is a must......... 1st sample - added more chili powder and Jalapeno slices......... 1st time i've used pork sausage with beef in chili and it gives it a different after taste that isn't bad..... .......more of a garden style look & flavor with an after burner......glad i tackled the firecracker...leftovers for lunch Edited October 23, 2006 by nuke'em ttg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I made a beef stew today. Cooked it for about 8 hours and the meat was melting in your mouth. Good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgemoe Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I was going for the firecracker yesterday but decided to hold off until next week. I'll be using beef, pork, and veal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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