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Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Sun, 01/8/12 8:07 PM
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Hi everyone!
I'm a Cincinnati native and for those of you who have never been (or tried) there isn't much in Cincinnati worth mentioning except for chili! :)
I've lived in Chicago for years now and while relatives do send some cans of Skyline, I decided to make my own Cinci-style chili. However, everything I've done seems just about right (from recipes online) but there is something not there. My chili has come out too sweet. I taste test next to a can of Skyline (not exactly like the restaurant but close) and while the spices seem darn close, it is too sweet. I don't know what to do. I'm good in the kitchen but was wondering (I don't think it needs more salt) what might be wrong.
For other cooks, do you think I should use fattier ground beef? My father, another cook, says that might fix it but I was wondering, even if you have never had Cinci-style chili (you've been missing out!!!) if you think that "theory" might hold true. I know fats are very important to taste but not sure if want to try again or if someone has another suggestion. This is my first post so sorry to ramble! :)
P.S. This is the recipe I've used with a couple modifications. I added some clove, a little extra salt, and some hot sauce.
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Sun, 01/8/12 8:58 PM
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Davwud
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Mon, 01/9/12 8:37 AM
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I use cocoa powder in mine and that should cut the sweetness if you're not using it in yours.
Perhaps if you post your recipe we can see where the sweetness may be coming from.
DT
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Mon, 01/9/12 8:57 AM
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Mon, 01/9/12 9:16 AM
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I have to respectfully disagree with ajg. There's a lot worth mentioning about Cincinnati, especially food wise .
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Mon, 01/9/12 11:57 AM
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Ajg, have you tasted the individual ingredients to see if one of them is unusually sweet? I wonder if the sweetener is hidden in something else.
Brad
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Davwud
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Mon, 01/9/12 1:52 PM
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ScreamingChicken
Ajg, have you tasted the individual ingredients to see if one of them is unusually sweet? I wonder if the sweetener is hidden in something else.
Brad
Outside of the obvious (sugar) my bet would be the tomato product. DT
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Mon, 01/9/12 2:52 PM
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sudie
I have to respectfully disagree with ajg. There's a lot worth mentioning about Cincinnati, especially food wise .
Agreed! As a sausage lover, I dream of Cincinnati metts (mettwursts); and while I do not necessarily dream of goetta, it's a breakfast meat I wouldn't want to do without.
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Wed, 01/11/12 4:27 PM
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Michael
I dream about goetta. Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Michael Hoffman
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Wed, 01/11/12 4:30 PM
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I love metts, but I'm not that big a fan of goetta.
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Sonny Funzio
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Wed, 01/11/12 8:08 PM
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ajg
P.S. This is the recipe I've used with a couple modifications. I added some clove, a little extra salt, and some hot sauce.
What is the recipe you've used? There's no recipe or link to a recipe there.
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Thu, 01/31/13 7:50 PM
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Here is my Cincinnati style chili recipe:
1) Start with a package of Gold Star or Skyline chili seasoning.
2) Follow instructions on back.
I would just have them mail you a large box of the seasoning packets. Alot cheaper to make in bulk and much cheaper on shipping than cans.
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TJ Jackson
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Thu, 01/31/13 9:38 PM
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ajg
there isn't much in Cincinnati worth mentioning except for chili! :) Not sure how I missed this post when it was originally posted - but its too bad that a so-called Cincinnati native such as yourself was unable to find anything else of worth here. Sorry about your luck.........since there is actually plenty worth mentioning here
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Davydd
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Thu, 01/31/13 10:15 PM
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TJ, ajg was a one post wonder over a year ago. Not worth the time. I think he blew his one post not getting in on the Orion Cooker. 
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CCinNJ
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Thu, 01/31/13 10:20 PM
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Or a kitchen across the pond.
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Re:Cincinnati-style Chili Problem!
Fri, 02/1/13 7:43 AM
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TJ Jackson
ajg
there isn't much in Cincinnati worth mentioning except for chili! :)
Not sure how I missed this post when it was originally posted - but its too bad that a so-called Cincinnati native such as yourself was unable to find anything else of worth here.
Sorry about your luck.........since there is actually plenty worth mentioning here
I couldn't say it any better!! Yes
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