Smoked Chili

Name: Smoked Chili
Prep time: 1 h
Ingredients: 8lb Chuck Roast or Brisket, Injected (below); 2lb Spicy Hot Sausage; 2 Poblano Pepper; 2 Red Bell Peppers; 1 Large Sweet Onion; 6 Tomatoes; 3 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce chopped; 2 heads of Garlic; 2 quarts Beef Broth; 1/2 cup Worcestershire; 1/4 cup Hot Sauce; 4 Tbsp Tomato Paste; Beef rub; Chili Seasoning; 4-5 Tbsp Cornstarch (optional); Injection:; 1 cup Beef Broth; 1/4 cup bourbon; 1/4 cup Worcestershire; 2 oz Lemon Juice

porții

1 hour

timp activ

8-10 hours

timp total

Începe gătitul

Ingrediente

8lb Chuck Roast or Brisket, Injected (below)

2lb Spicy Hot Sausage

2 Poblano Pepper

2 Red Bell Peppers

1 Large Sweet Onion

6 Tomatoes

3 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce chopped

2 heads of Garlic

2 quarts Beef Broth

1/2 cup Worcestershire

1/4 cup Hot Sauce

4 Tbsp Tomato Paste

Beef rub

Chili Seasoning

4-5 Tbsp Cornstarch (optional)

Injection:

1 cup Beef Broth

1/4 cup bourbon

1/4 cup Worcestershire

2 oz Lemon Juice

Instrucțiuni

Preheat smoker for indirect cooking at 250⁰F

Prepare the injection by adding all ingredients to a bowl and mixing thoroughly

In multiple spots, inject the liquid into your brisket

Season the brisket on all sides

Smoke brisket for 4-6 hours, until you hit the stall around 160⁰F

Roast 2 heads of garlic in foil by chopping off the top 1/3rd of the head, tightly wrapping in aluminum foil with olive oil and salt; roast for 1 hour or until softened

Smoke Onion, Bell Pepper, Tomatos, and Poblano Pepper for 30 minutes until soft. Then quickly roast over an open flame until charred

Finely dice Onion, Bell Pepper, Tomatos, and Poblano Pepper (optionally, run through a food processor a few pulses)

Cube smoked brisket into bite size pieces

In a large cast iron pot over medium heat, add the sausage and seasoning, and cook until browned. Remove excess grease from pot

Add chopped grilled vegetables, diced tomatoes, cubed brisket, chipotle peppers, garlic, chili seasoning, beef broth, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste; stir to combine

Put the pot on the smoker and cook uncovered for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally

Note

You can substitute a brisket with chuck roast(s) of equal weight

You can substitude fresh tomatoes with 32oz of canned diced tomatoes

More hot sauce and chili seasoning can be added for additional heat if desired

If the chili is too wet, prepare a slury by mixing equal parts water and cornstarch in a sepate bowl and then add to the chili, stirring to combine

Beans do not belong in Texas chili