Dallas County Jail Chili (circa 1950)

Anonymous Tue May 23 19:39:53 2006

1/2 pound beef suet -- ground

2 pounds coarsely ground beef

3 cloves garlic -- minced

1-1/2 teaspoons paprika

3 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon cumin seed -- ground

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon white pepper

1-1/2 teaspoons ground dried sweet chile pods

3 cups water

Fry suet in a heavy kettle. Add meat, garlic, and seasonings. Cook for four hours, placing

pot in a medium hot portion of your smoker, stirring occasionally. Add water and continue

cooking for another hour, or until chili has thickened to desired consistency. Serve.