Category: Recipes

Fall Chili Recipe to Warm Your Bones

~ SA Otey

Now that we are well into autumn and the footballs are being passed around, it’s time to warm up your bones with a super bowl of chili. Well, if you make this recipe, it will warm the marrow of your bones.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Ground Sirloin
  • 1.5 Cups Frozen Red/Green Peppers and Onion Mix
  • 1 can of Rotel with lime and cilantro
  • 2 cans of Fire Roasted Tomatoes
  • 1 large can of Tomato Paste
  • 2 Cans Dark Red Kidney Beanss
  • 1 Head Garlic
  • 2 Cups Cilantro
  • 1 Cup BBQ Sauce (I like Kraft Kansas City)
  • 16oz Beer (I use Guinness Draught)
  • 1 Cup Taco Seasoning (I use McCormick)
  • 3 tbsp of Cumin
  • 2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Large Jalapeño
  • 3 Red Habaneros (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp of Dry Carolina Reaper Dust (optional for pain)
Setup
  • Wrap the garlic in aluminum foil and put in a preheated 400 deg oven for 30 minutes
  • Fire up the grill and make two large patties out of the ground sirloin sear on both sides
  • Spray the Jalapeño and Habaneros with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and roast on the grill until soft.
  • In a large pot, use bacon fat to cook pepper/onion mix until onions are translucent
  • Add Sirloin
  • Add Beer
  • Add Rotel, Paste, Seasonings, BBQ Sauce, Beans
  • Take Roasted Jalapeños, Habaneros, Garlic, Cilantro and chop with a food processor, then add to the pot
  • Add the Reaper (Optional for extra heat)
  • Simmer for 1 hour.
  • Let cool to room temperature transfer to a bowl
  • Store in fridge overnight to let all flavors get to know each other
  • Reheat in crockpot
  • Enjoy
Next Day
  • Preparation H Cooling Gel
  • Tucks Medicated Pads
 

How to Properly Season a Cast Iron Skillet

~ SA Otey

To season a cast iron skillet, thoroughly wash and dry it, then apply a very thin, even layer of a neutral oil like vegetable oil or shortening to the entire pan. Place the oiled skillet upside down in a preheated oven at 450°F for one hour, then allow it to cool in the oven. For a new or stripped pan, repeat this process several times to build a strong, non-stick surface.  

Detailed Steps:

  1. Wash & Dry: Wash the skillet with warm, soapy water and dry it thoroughly to prevent rust. 
  2. Apply Oil: Rub a very thin layer of a neutral oil, such as canola, vegetable, or melted shortening, over the entire skillet, including the inside, outside, and handle. 
  3. Buff Off Excess Oil: Use a clean paper towel to buff the oil completely off the pan. You want a microscopic layer, not a greasy one. 
  4. Heat in Oven: Place the skillet upside down on the center rack of a preheated oven set to 450°F. 
  5. Bake: Bake the skillet for one hour. 
  6. Cool: Turn the oven off and let the skillet cool completely inside the oven. 
  7. Repeat: For an unseasoned or stripped pan, repeat the entire process three to four times to build a durable seasoning. 

Maintaining Your Seasoning:

  • Regular Use: The best way to maintain the seasoning is to use the skillet regularly. 
  • Clean and Re-oil: After each use, rinse the skillet and apply a quick, thin layer of oil before storing it.