oktoberfest chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 14
• 2 1/2 pounds fresh bratwurst links, cut into 1-inch slices
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, divided
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups sauerkraut, drained
• 2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (15 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans tomato juice
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle german-style
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 1/2 ounces milk chocolate candy

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs 20 mins

Ready Time: 5 hrs 45 mins


• place the bratwurst into a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings over medium heat; cook and stir the bratwurst until the pieces are browned and no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes. drain excess grease.
• place remaining 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in a large, deep pot over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, green and jalapeno peppers, and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. place the bratwurst into the pot with the vegetables, and stir in the sauerkraut, red beans, petite diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato juice, , salt, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, sugar, garlic powder, paprika, allspice, and oregano.
• bring the chili to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and stir in the milk chocolate until melted and dissolved. simmer for 5 hours, stirring occasionally.