My husband was born on the outskirts of Cincinnati and he still has many relatives in the Dayton area. Frozen Skyline chili not available to you I buttume? I've been told that it's the same stuff that is served in the Skyline Chili Parlors.
Cincinnati chili is almost as controversial as Texas chili along with many rules. First of all you MUST use the thick spaghetti, not thin spaghetti or vermicelli. Many other rules also.
Cincinnati Chili Spice Pack 41This idea of names reminded me of a Distinct Food Memory (tm) that I had in the early 70s. This was the first time I had nachos. I have Wisconsin...
Here is one of my husband's family recipes which admittedly does break some of the rules. Normally a recipe for Cincinnati Chili contains chocolate, but this one does not.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Three Way (Cincinnati) Chili
Recipe By :Roger Marksberry Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :3:00 Categories : Hamburger Main Dish Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 pounds ground chuck 4 large onions -- chopped 12 ounces tomato paste 10 cups water 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 tablespoons hot chili powder 1 tablespoon allspice 2 tablespoons salt -- we use one 6 bay leaves 1 tablespoon vinegar 4 teaspoons worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon tabasco sauce
Lightly brown meat and onions - mix in all other ingredients - slowly cook for three hours uncovered. Add extra water if needed.
Serve over thin spaghetti - top with grated cheese - have oyster crackers.
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