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Southwestern Smoked Maine Lobster Chili

Recipe

Servings 10

Ingredients

Maine Lobster Meat

2½ POUNDS, COOKED, COLD SMOKED

Onions

2 EACH, SLICED 1/8” THICK

Garlic

4 EACH CLOVES, MINCED

Jalapeno

2 EACH, CHOPPED

Chili Powder

3 TABLESPOONS

Italian Plum Tomatoes

6 CUPS, CHOP IN LARGE PIECES

Dried Oregano

1 TEASPOON

Ground Cumin

1 TEASPOON

Salt

TO TASTE

Green Chili Peppers

4 OUNCES

Bacon

6 SLICES CHOPPED

Kidney Beans

2 CUPS, COOKED & DRAINED

White Wine Vinegar

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.

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