Hurricane Zeke's Fource Four Chili

Ingredients:
3 tbs bacon drippings (renderings from 1/4 lb bacon)
2 large onions, coarsely chopped
1 bell pepper, coarsely chopped
5 tbs red pepper (find 'chili rojo')
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed
1 tbs cumin (cumino)
1 tsp oregano (Mexican if possible)
6 large, fresh tomatoes, peeled, cored and chopped
(or use name brand canned tomatoes +/- 28oz.)
1 small can green chiles
2 tsp salt
2 tbs apple vinegar
1 tbs brown sugar
1 cup strong black coffee
3 cups water
+/- 4 lbs coarse ground beef (quality is your choice)
+/- 4 lbs ground pork

This will fill a 10 quart pot so beware!

Heat drippings or render bacon @ med heat add onions, heat onions till just transparent. If possible add these ingredients prior to adding; ground beef / ground pork / bell pepper / garlic / cumin / oregano
Brown the meat on med. high heat then reduce to med. and stirr occasionally for 30 min.
Add: tomatoes / chiles / red pepper / salt / vinegar / water
Bring to a boil while stirring, reduce heat to med. low and simmer 2 hrs.
Add brown sugar and coffee 15 min. before serving.

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