I had gotten quite lax about testing, so I decided to start again. Thurs @
12:40 PM, before dinner, BG 104. But then, I felt like a nap. When I woke
up a few hours later, I think I had a bowl of chicken gizzards with hot
sauce. Sai boiled 'em 'til they were nice and tender. I forgot to test. ;-(

Yesterday, I was determined to be a (relatively speaking) good boy. 9:55
PM, before dinner BG 77. Made a bowl of chili (recipe below) with 2 corn
tortillas, lots of Mexican grated cheddar and a couple of big dollops of
sour cream. Filled me up and sooo good. One hour PP BG 118. Two hour 125.

Nick's Red Death Chili

3 pounds Boneless Pork butt, cut into 1" cubes
[or use 2 pounds beef shoulder (Lomo de Res), cut into 1" cubes &
1 pound pork shoulder (chuletas de puerco sin hueso), cut into 1"
cubes]
Masa Harina for dredging
3 tablespoons EVOO
2 medium onions, sliced thin
6 cloves garlic, minced fine
3 cans Negra Modelo beer
1 (Naga) Bhut Jolokia chile, stem removed, chopped fine [or chiles of
choice]
6 Roma tomatoes, chopped (have 6 more ready, in case it's REALLY
too hot!)
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted, then ground
2 tablespoons fresh Mexican oregano, chopped
1 tsp salt, or to taste

Sour cream
Grated Cheddar Cheese
Cilantro

Lightly flour the pork cubes. Simmer the meat in the oil, stirring
occasionally, 'til lightly browned all over. Add the onions and garlic and
saute until soft. Add the beer and simmer for 1 hour.

Mince the Bhut Jolokia. [WARNING: Wear gloves!] Add it to the meat mixture
along with the remaining ingredients and simmer for an additional 2 hours
or more, stirring frequently and adding liquid as needed to keep it from
sticking. Adjust seasoning.

When it gets to the consistency you like, ladle it out in a bowl, top with
a dollop of Sour Cream and lots of shredded Cheddar cheese. Garnish with
Cilantro.

Serve with BBQ'd beans, warm tortillas and a bowl of mayo on the side.
Maybe have a cold glass of beer, some Tequila or Mezcál and some Heavy
Cream at the ready!

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