Jack Daniel's Whiskey Chili

A great Gourmet chili recipe infused with some Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey. A flavorful chili ready in under 2 hours.

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

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.

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.

🔪 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.

📋 Gather your Ingredients

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.

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