Smoker Chili & Some Mac

Jason TQ · 11-14-2021, 01:19 PM

With all the ground beef I packed up the other week been thinking about chili. Saw Marty's awesome post this morning and it inspired me to do it today

No one recipe for chili I follow, but just kind of play around each time. This is actually the first time I've smoked the ground beef

.

Also going to make a big batch of mac to freeze some half pans for later dates.

Few of the starting pics

When we moved the one concession I made was electric kitchen appliances, but I've come to love this Jenn air standard electric top the previous folks put in. It's got one section with like a turbo setting and it boils faster than my last gas range

.

Anyways. more to come. Oh and might finally try that "non sweet cocoa powder" in the chili thing. Anyone here do that?

ShadowDriver · 11-14-2021, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason TQ

Oh and might finally try that "non sweet cocoa powder" in the chili thing. Anyone here do that?

We've not tried that, but HAVE included some chopped baking chocolate (for faster melting) for some richness/bitterness.

Looks like a fun day!

LYU370 · 11-14-2021, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason TQ

Anyways. more to come. Oh and might finally try that "non sweet cocoa powder" in the chili thing. Anyone here do that?

Not cocoa powder, but I add bittersweet bakers chocolate to mine.

Stingerhook · 11-14-2021, 01:38 PM

Keeping an eye on this Jason.

WilliamKY · 11-14-2021, 01:40 PM

I've used cocoa powder in chili. It's a key ingredient in Cincinnati style chili.

Jason TQ · 11-14-2021, 01:43 PM

Dang it. Not sure if the coco made it. Will a Duncan heinz mix work, lol20211114_144153.jpg

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Jason TQ · 11-14-2021, 02:28 PM

More mac stuff. This is 4lbs of pasta and close to a gallon of cheese sauce. Sauce composed of costco monterey blend and off brand velveeta (only the best in this house

).

Oh no, a little charred on the bottom.....what shall I do.....

Makes about 3 half pans depending on how much you fill them

Here's the ground beef after about 90mins at 225 (2lbs). Mostly done and it will get finished in the pot.

Jason TQ · 11-14-2021, 04:01 PM

Called an audible and added in a lb of smoked pork. Will do some cornbread and a bit of mac

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Big George's BBQ · 11-14-2021, 04:25 PM

I like the way that this is going Jason

Jason TQ · 11-14-2021, 05:02 PM

All done and letting it cool off
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ShadowDriver · 11-14-2021, 05:09 PM

Oooooooooohhhh, Mama!

Threaten me with a good time! That looks awesome.

Shadowdog500 · 11-14-2021, 05:12 PM

This photo would would get my vote in the nachos competition. Heck anything dipped in a pot of cheese sauce would get my vote!

Shadowdog500 · 11-14-2021, 05:13 PM

Everything looks delicious! Enjoy!

Stingerhook · 11-14-2021, 05:20 PM

Great looking meal Jason.

Jason TQ · 11-14-2021, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadowdog500

This photo would would get my vote in the nachos competition. Heck anything dipped in a pot of cheese sauce would get my vote!

I might have saved a few cups of cheese sauce for dipping type stuff.

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11-14-2021, 01:19 PM	#1
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	Smoker Chili & Some Mac With all the ground beef I packed up the other week been thinking about chili. Saw Marty's awesome post this morning and it inspired me to do it today No one recipe for chili I follow, but just kind of play around each time. This is actually the first time I've smoked the ground beef . Also going to make a big batch of mac to freeze some half pans for later dates. Few of the starting pics When we moved the one concession I made was electric kitchen appliances, but I've come to love this Jenn air standard electric top the previous folks put in. It's got one section with like a turbo setting and it boils faster than my last gas range . Anyways. more to come. Oh and might finally try that "non sweet cocoa powder" in the chili thing. Anyone here do that? __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

11-14-2021, 01:38 PM	#4
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	Keeping an eye on this Jason. __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.

11-14-2021, 01:40 PM	#5
WilliamKY is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 02-18-18 Location: Louisville,KY Name/Nickname : William	I've used cocoa powder in chili. It's a key ingredient in Cincinnati style chili. __________________ Shirley Vertical + Fire Pit Pit Boss 700 Weber 28 griddle Weber 26 WGA Old Smokey Electric. Go Cards!
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11-14-2021, 01:43 PM	#6
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	Dang it. Not sure if the coco made it. Will a Duncan heinz mix work, lol20211114_144153.jpg Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

11-14-2021, 02:28 PM	#7
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	More mac stuff. This is 4lbs of pasta and close to a gallon of cheese sauce. Sauce composed of costco monterey blend and off brand velveeta (only the best in this house ). Oh no, a little charred on the bottom.....what shall I do..... Makes about 3 half pans depending on how much you fill them Here's the ground beef after about 90mins at 225 (2lbs). Mostly done and it will get finished in the pot. __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

11-14-2021, 04:01 PM	#8
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	Called an audible and added in a lb of smoked pork. Will do some cornbread and a bit of mac 20211114_153620.jpg 20211114_154011.jpg 20211114_154058.jpg 20211114_154745.jpg 20211114_162203.jpg Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

11-14-2021, 04:25 PM	#9
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	I like the way that this is going Jason __________________ Large BIG Green EGG- Hatched 8/17/09 Backwoods Extented Party- sold Weber Genesis Gasser Mid Atlantic BBQ Association KCBS Back Porch BBQ Competition BBQ Team Proud Member of the Zero Club When all else fails ask yourself WWGALD

11-14-2021, 05:02 PM	#10
Jason TQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-10-11 Location: Lawrenceville, GA	All done and letting it cool off 20211114_174251.jpg 20211114_175300.jpg Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk __________________ -Jason I didn't choose D-Canoe life..........

11-14-2021, 05:09 PM	#11
ShadowDriver somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 11-29-12 Location: ABQ, NM Name/Nickname : Marc	Oooooooooohhhh, Mama! Threaten me with a good time! That looks awesome. __________________ [B]Hardware[/B] - Weber 22.5 Kettle (Sep '16), OK Joe Longhorn (Mar '17), UUNI 3 Pizza Oven (Jan '18 ), Blue Rhino Razor Griddle (May '19), Cajun Bandit 22.5 Roti (Aug '20), Weber 26.75 Kettle (Dec '20)

11-14-2021, 05:12 PM	#12
Shadowdog500 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-18-12 Location: Down the Shore!!!	This photo would would get my vote in the nachos competition. Heck anything dipped in a pot of cheese sauce would get my vote! __________________ WSM 18 & 22, Performer 22, Genesis 330, Smokey Joe, Q100, Daniel Boone

11-14-2021, 05:13 PM	#13
Shadowdog500 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-18-12 Location: Down the Shore!!!	Everything looks delicious! Enjoy! __________________ WSM 18 & 22, Performer 22, Genesis 330, Smokey Joe, Q100, Daniel Boone

11-14-2021, 05:20 PM	#14
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	Great looking meal Jason. __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.