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As the subject of Cincinnati chili has come up, I need a ruling from the gustatory "experts" on this board. 

In December the wife and I are attending a party and the culinary theme is "pasta bar". So there will be multiple types of pastas and multiple sauces. We have to bring two sauces. 

My first thought was... "What about Cincinnati chili?" It's unique and I'm sure nobody else will think of that. 

Does it fit the bill? Is that a valid "pasta sauce" to bring?

So, is that Cincinnati chili?  I see the spaghetti noodles.  I see a little "chili."  I see the pile of cheddar cheese.  What are those things on top?  Chicken-fried mushrooms?  Fried okra?  Fried carrot slices?  Fried brussels sprouts?  Fried cauliflower?

The fried jalapenoes are unique to Blue Ash Chili, they call it a six way.  The five way is comprised of:

1.  Spaghetti noodles (generally cooked to death)
2.  The brownish sauce that is considered to be chili
3.  A mound of shredded cheddar cheese on top
4.  Diced onion, raw
5.  Beans of some sort, the reddish brown kind.\

One can order a "4-way onion" or a "4 way bean".  The 6 way adds the jalapenoes.  The sauce itself is an eastern Mediterranean concoction that can include chocolate and cinnamon, depending.  If you get a 4-way onion and apply a good portion of hot sauce, it is "not bad".

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/206953/authentic-cincinnati-chili/

https://www.culinaryhill.com/cincinnati-chili/

Secondly, it calls for a combination of spices and ingredients that you might find a bit odd, especially for a savory meat stew: allspice? Clove? Unsweetened chocolate?
Hold on a minute!
And finally, beans aren’t exactly in the chili, but they are served on top of it. Deep dark red kidney beans, or sometimes even the cute little chili beans. But you don’t have to have them, either. That’s up to you.
Best of all, this recipe is perfect for the slo




Meh, I've never made it myself.  You can find a lot of versions on line.

Fun Cincinnati fact:  It is believed that the first Parrot-heads (disciples of Jimmy Buffett music) were in Cincinnati.

Adrian Martinez seems to be regressing a la JJ Joe or Zebbie Lethridge. 

Josh Jackson must owe his left guard money

I made Chili for Beggars night (snow flurries meant cold enough for me.)

For Flavor I add ground Chorizo, Chili Powder, Cumin, Garlic, Paprika, Brown Sugar, Worcestershire, & Pumpkin Pie Spice(!)
(My girls are heat wimps, so I set a bottle of Tabasco on the side for those who need heat to call it Chili.)

Meat I've been using 93/7 ground Turkey mixed with the Chorizo.

I do add beans, Great Northern White, Kidney and Black Beans, along with Tomato Puree, Diced Onion and Green Peppers.

Crock Pot it for 24 hours. I've got no complaints on my Chili / Hearty Bean Soup.


I like it so much I'm having leftovers for Lunch right now.