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.
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 I almost always use Jalapeño Peppers for this chili recipe.
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.
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, Red Kidney Beans, Jack Daniel’s whiskey and the chicken broth. Let simmer for about 1 1/2 hours. Salt to taste.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Printable Recipe Card
Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Chili
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp 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 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tsp 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, Red Kidney Beans, Jack Daniel's whiskey and the chicken broth. Let simmer for about 1 1/2 hours. Salt to taste.
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
When do you add the beans? They are in the ingredients but not in the instructions.
Thanks for pointing out the omission. I’ve updated the recipe card.
This Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Chili is the best I have had in a long time. Very flavourful. I only used 2 jalapeños because that was what I had on hand. It was very tasty and a keeper for sure.