Wisconsin
Smokehouse Chili
5lb cubed pork shoulder
2 C dried red beans cooked until semi soft, about 45 minutes
2 lg. cans of tomato sauce, use the good stuff, + 2 cans water
2 TBSP oil
1 lrg onion
3 jalapenos
1/4 C smoked paprika
1/4 C mild chili powder
1/4 C Cajun spice
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp black pepper
1 Tbsp salt
1 C chili negro
8oz Mexican dried chili pods, seeds removed, boiled till soft, then puree till smooth
In a large stock pot heat oil until it starts to smoke. Season cube pork with salt and pepper, add to the oil and brown. Add the onions, jalapenos and spices. Coat pork with dry spices and simmer. Add tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil and add the chili puree. Simmer for one hour, then add the almost cooked beans and simmer for an additional hour until the pork is tender and the beans are soft. Serve