Manly Man Chili

The following is a transcript from the RadioMom Hungry Hoosier show from January 11, 2008

This is Scott Hutcheson, The Hungry Hoosier. For a lot of guys, their culinary repertoire is limited to ribs, steak and other hunks of meat that can be cooked over fire. One non-grilled food that seems safe enough for even the manliest of men to prepare, is chili. Maybe it is the image of firefighters’ five-alarm versions or maybe it’s that making chili, like grilling, is a good excuse to drink beer. I love Cincinnati-style chili, getting its distinctive taste from cocoa powder, cinnamon, and a few other unusual spices. According to Cincinnati folklore this version came into being when a young chef from Macedonia arrived in Cincinnati and opened a chili stand. He added spices from his background. Guys, as you cheer on the Colts during this play-off season, consider making a big pot of chili for your family and friends. If you would like my recipe for Cincinnati Chili, you can find it here.