Recipe
Ingredients
2½ POUNDS, COOKED, COLD SMOKED
2 EACH, SLICED 1/8” THICK
4 EACH CLOVES, MINCED
2 EACH, CHOPPED
3 TABLESPOONS
6 CUPS, CHOP IN LARGE PIECES
1 TEASPOON
1 TEASPOON
TO TASTE
4 OUNCES
6 SLICES CHOPPED
2 CUPS, COOKED & DRAINED
1 TABLESPOON
Directions
Step 1:
Place the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until just crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and reserve, leaving rendered fat. Add onions to bacon fat. Lower heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until they are soft.
Step 2:
Stir in garlic, jalapeños, and chili powder and cook five minutes longer. Stir in tomatoes (with their liquid), beans, oregano, cumin, vinegar, and salt.
Step 3:
Simmer mixture for 20-30 minutes until it thickens slightly. For a smokey flavor add 2 tsp liquid smoke to lobster, toss and add to chili.
Step 4:
Add the reserved bacon, green chilies, and Maine Lobster. Simmer for 2-3 minutes longer.