New Jersey is known for its tomatoes so this chili had lots of them--crushed canned, fresh Jersey tomatoes, and oil-packed sun-dried. This was a vegetarian chili and really did Jersey justice. Ted said it was the first thing I've said good about New Jersey. Not true. I only make fun of Jersey drivers.
The option to add jalapeno peppers or green jalapeno powder created a bit of a controversy. Even Geoff wouldn't go all the way. We compromised by using half the amount of jalapeno powder. Geoff liked the fact that the sweetness came from carmelizing the veges rather than by adding sugar.
It was garnished with grated cheddar, sour cream, and crushed Saltines. That's right. They do still make Saltines. (Remember when you were in elementary school and you made butter by passing the jar around for everyone to shake and then tasted it on Saltines?) Anyway, we enjoyed this chili with Oktoberfest Spaten Munich beer. Delicious! The chili scored a 3.67.
*Chili Nation, Page 98.
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