Fruity Chili Food

BEST SWEET CHILI RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large stock pot cook 4-6 slices of cut up bacon over medium high heat until it looks about half way done - just about 2-3 minutes.
• Add a chopped pepper (any color) to the bacon and continue to cook another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add 1 lb ground beef and continue to cook until book is thoroughly cooked.
• Now add the remaining ingredients and continue cooking until heated thoroughly, about 7-8 more minutes.
• Serve with cornbread or tortilla chips.

FRUITY CHILI

Steps:

• Combine the tomato sauce, kidney beans, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and cayenne pepper in a large sauce pan; bring to a simmer over low heat.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat; place the ground beef in the skillet; season with 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and the cayenne pepper; cook until brown; add to the sauce mixture.
• Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat; cook the onion in the oil until slightly browned; add to the sauce mixture, along with the apple, peach, and banana pepper. Allow to simmer another 1 to 2 minutes until hot.

MUM'S FRUIT CHILI

Steps:

• 1. Prep: Scald, peel and chop tomatoes. Peel and chop peaches, pears and onions. Remove seed core from peppers and cut in strips.
• 2. Place into preserving kettle, add the losely tied spices to the mixture.
• 3. Add vinegar and sugar and simmer gently until thick, about 2 hours, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
• 4. Turn into hot sterilized jars and seal.

FRUITED CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut out the stem end of the tomatoes and peel. Cut fruits and vegetables into fine dice and place in a large preserving kettle. Add salt, vinegar, sugar and allspice (tied in a cheesecloth bag). Bring to a boil and cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until thick. Discard the spice bag and ladle the sauce into hot, sterilized jars. Cover and seal.

FERMENTED HOT CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Snip the stems from the chilies, but leave their green tops intact.
• Combine all all ingredients in a food processor, or mince by hand, until chopped to a fine pasty texture.
• Spoon the chili paste into a glass mason jar and allow it to fermented, covered, at room temperature for five to seven days.
• After the chili paste has bubbled and brewed for about a week, set a fine-mesh sieve over a mixing bowl and spoon the fermented chili paste into the sieve. With a wooden spoon, press the chili paste into the sides of the sieve so that the sauce drips from the sieve into the waiting mixing bowl.
• Once you've pressed and pushed the chili sauce through the sieve, pour the sauce from the bowl into jar or bottle and store in the refrigerator. The sauce will keep for several months.
• Don't discard any remaining chili paste; rather, use it to season stir-fries, eggs, Bloody Mary`s -- .

FRUIT CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to heavy bottomed saucepan and heat over low, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
• Turn the heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes or until the fruit is cooked and thick. Check periodically to see if more liquid is needed.
• If time allows, use proper methods (check with your local cooperative extension office) to can the chutney and let sit for 6-8 weeks.
• Otherwise, cool and dig in!