thornmallow's Notes:
Expand2 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
16 ounces chorizo sausage, casing removed, cut into 1/2 inch cubes Ask a question about this ingredient
1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup chili powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon garlic salt Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons cumin Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cinnamon stick Ask a question about this ingredient
3 bay leaves Ask a question about this ingredient
2-4 jalapenos, slit lengthwise 3-4 times Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes Ask a question about this ingredient
3 (14.5 oz) cans black beans, drained Ask a question about this ingredient
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes, drained Ask a question about this ingredient
6 ounces cola Ask a question about this ingredient
12 ounces decent beer Ask a question about this ingredient
12-20 ounces broth (I start with about 12 ounces and add more liquid as needed as the chili simmers) Ask a question about this ingredient
1 to 1.5 ounce dark chocolate, broken into small pieces Ask a question about this ingredient
Place oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions and chorizo. Cook for a few minutes, until onions are beginning to turn turn translucent.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 hours (longer is better!). Stir occasionally, breaking up tomatoes.
Ask a question about this stepBefore serving, discard cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and jalapeno stems!
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Kari is the manager of Whisk, a kitchenware store in Brooklyn.
After bringing it to a boil, could I move it to a slow-cooker for the long simmer? I need to leave the house and i'd rather leave that unattended than a gas burner.