No chili fan in their right mind is going to think of what I served up at the 2019 Bartels H-D Chili Cook-Off as a legit chili. That’s fine. I make variants like this for the folks in their wrong mind, like myself.
Jerk Pork Chili
The Jerk Pork Chili looks great, with red color and colorful diced peppers in it. Heat-wise, it’s at the low end of medium but the Jamaican Jerk vibe really comes through quite well.
3 Chili Ideas for Memorial Day Leftovers
You don’t even have to wait for leftovers; you could just make one or more of these instead of grilling or along with it.
Pork and Tomatillo Chili
Adding tomatillos gives the variation of a traditional New Mexican chili a south of the border twist.
Tangy Chicken Chili
Heaven forbid you should have leftover chicken in need of a good home. If so, the chili pot is nice and warm.
Mary Jane’s Short Rib Chili
This chili is easy to make, cooks in 2½ hours, and combines the best of both red and green chiles.
Basic Jamaican Jerk Pork Chili
With the Bartels Harley-Davidson Chili Cook Off just a month or so away, I need to train up. This year I’m bringing Pickapeppa sauce into the mix (literally) with a Jamaican twist on chili.