I'm always looking to come up with different flavors of Chili. I often add alcohol to my gourmet chili recipes so why not try a little Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey this time around?
This Chili recipe calls for 3 lbs of meat. A pound and a half of ground beef and an equal amount of ground pork. If you are not a fan of pork or have a hard time finding ground pork at your local grocery store, you can substitute for some ground turkey or just double up on the ground beef. Just make sure you have 3 pounds of meat to keep everything balanced.
🥃 Alcohol Warning
Please take into consideration that some of the alcohol in this recipe may not completely burn off and the remains could be of significant concern to recovering alcoholics, parents, and others who have ethical or religious reasons for avoiding alcohol.
I'm going to assume you already have some Jack Daniel's on hand if you are looking at this gourmet chili recipe. But in the event you don't have any and don't feel like buying a bottle to make this recipe, you can substitute it with some inexpensive Bourbon. Just keep in mind that it will alter the flavor a bit.
If you prefer a milder version of this whiskey chili you can substitute the jalapeño peppers for some milder peppers like poblano peppers or even some green bell peppers. I like my chili to be on the spicy side so almost always use Jalapeño Peppers for this chili recipe.
🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers
The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!
Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn. Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.
🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers
The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.
| Pepper Type | Scoville Rating (Heat) |
|---|---|
| Bell Pepper | 0-0 |
| Banana Pepper | 0-500 |
| Poblano Pepper | 1000-1500 |
| Jalapeño Pepper | 2500-8000 |
| Serrano Peppers | 10,000-25,000 |
| Manzano Pepper | 12,000-30,000 |
| Tabasco & Cayenne | 30,000-50,000 |
| Habanero Pepper | 100,000-300,000 |
| Ghost Pepper | 855,000-1,000,000 |
| Carolina Reaper | 1,500,000-2,300,000 |
🐖 What is Ground Pork
Ground pork is usually made from pork shoulder or pork butt. Sometimes a little pork loin is included.
For more great recipes with Jack Daniel's Whiskey, I suggest you check these recipes out:
🔪 Equipment Needed
You will need these items to make this gourmet Jack Daniel's Whiskey Chili recipe: a large skillet or a dutch oven as well as a sharp knife for chopping the vegetables.
📋 What Ingredients do I need
You will need the following ingredients to make this Jack Daniel's Whiskey Chili recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, Chili Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Vegetable Oil, Ground Beef, Ground Pork, Yellow Onion, Garlic Cloves, Jalapeño(s), Crushed Tomatoes, Low Sodium Chicken Broth and Salt.
🥣 How to make Jack Daniel's Whiskey Chili
In a large skillet, heat the oil until hot. Add the ground beef and pork to the skillet and cook until browned. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside. Drain any excess fat.
To the skillet, add the onion, garlic, jalapeños, and spices. Stir over medium-high heat until the onion begins to soften, 5 to 8 minutes.
Return the meat mixture to the skillet. Add the crushed tomatoes, Jack Daniel's whiskey and the chicken broth. Let simmer for about 1 ½ hours. Salt to taste.
Serve with your favorite toppings.
Jack Daniel's Whiskey Chili
Equipment
- Skillet
- Knife
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 ½ lbs Ground Beef
- 1 ½ lbs Ground Pork
- ½ Cup Jack Daniel’s Whiskey
- ½ Yellow Onion, chopped
- 8 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 3 Fresh Jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 15 oz Crushed Tomatoes
- 30 oz Red Kidney Beans, rinsed
- 4 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil until hot. Add the ground beef and pork to the skillet and cook until browned. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside. Drain any excess fat.
- To the skillet, add the onion, garlic, jalapeños, and spices. Stir over medium-high heat until the onion begins to soften, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Return the meat mixture to the skillet. Add the crushed tomatoes, Jack Daniel's whiskey and the chicken broth. Let simmer for about 1 ½ hours. Salt to taste.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
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