Whats Your Opinion???

PAPA G · 09-09-2003, 11:34 AM

should chili be soupy or thick???

Dale · 09-09-2003, 11:45 AM

In between is my vote.

I like lots of meat and lots of beans with just enough sauce to call it chili, lol.

If it's too soupy...well, then it's soup.

If it's too thick, even with beans, throw it on a bun and call it a Manwich, lol.

Dallas · 09-09-2003, 12:55 PM

Chili should be thick. Soup is thin.

Sniper[MI] · 09-09-2003, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dale
In between is my vote.

I like lots of meat and lots of beans with just enough sauce to call it chili, lol.

If it's too soupy...well, then it's soup.

If it's too thick, even with beans, throw it on a bun and call it a Manwich, lol.

I make mine somewhere in between soupy and thick. However when I am using Turkey or chicken it is thinner than when I use beef, bison, or venison.

Lots of beans (1lb of beans to one pound of meat) vegatables and garlic!!

NRAJOE · 09-09-2003, 08:48 PM

Just as long as its 4 alarm!

NRAJOE · 09-09-2003, 08:50 PM

1*and NRAJOE judge at a chili cookoff!!

Here are the scorecards from the event:

CHILI #1: Mike's Maniac Mobster Chili

Judge One: A little too heavy on tomato. Amusing kick.

1*: Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.

NRAJOE: Holy cow, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.

CHILI #2: Arthur's Afterburner Chili

Judge One: Smokey, with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang.

1*: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.

NRAJOE: Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I am supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.

CHILI #3: Fred's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili

Judge One: Excellent firehouse chili. Great Kick.

1*: A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers.

NRAJOE: Call the EPA, I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting drain cleaner. Everyone knows the routine by now - get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting stupid from all the beer.

CHILI #4: Bubba's Black Magic

Judge One: Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.

1*: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili.

NRAJOE: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it, is it possible to burnout taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills; coyote-ugly gal is starting to look HOT just like this nuclear waste I'm eating. Is chili an aphrodisiac?

CHILI #5: Linda's Legal Lip Remover

Judge One: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.

1*: Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.

NRAJOE: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from a pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off? It really ticks me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. To heck with those dang Texans!

CHILI #6: Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety

Judge One: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spice and peppers.

1*: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.

NRAJOE: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous sulfuric flames. I messed in my pants when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my butt with a snow cone!

CHILI #7: Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili

Judge One: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.

1*: Ho Hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about NRAJOE, he appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.

NRAJOE: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a **** thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like turds to match my **** shirt. At least during the autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful. Screw it, I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.

CHILI #8: Lester's Last of the Red-Hot Lover's Chili

Judge One: A perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili, safe for all. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare it's existence.

1*: This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild or hot.
Sorry to see that most of it was lost when NRAJOE passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it.
Poor Yankee, wonder how he'd have reacted to a really hot chili?

oneastrix · 09-10-2003, 08:30 AM

I'm with the masses on this one.

Thanx for posting that again Joe! I still ROTFLMAO about that.

NRAJOE · 09-10-2003, 04:43 PM

Thought it was fitting for this thread!

toolman · 09-23-2003, 12:01 AM

OMG!!! I'm crying like a lunatic and LMAO!!! Joe, you're invited to Tx any time-we need to get you "conditioned"

:drink:

NRAJOE · 09-23-2003, 12:23 AM

I'll bring my asbestos tongue scraper bro!

pmspinnerb8 · 09-23-2003, 11:19 AM

My grandfather makes, in my opinion, one of the best chili's. It is more of a German style soupy chili than the thick Mexican chili's. All chili is good as long as it is hot.

Sniper[MI] · 10-08-2003, 08:21 PM

I had to wait a good 5 minutes to type this....

I am laughing so hard, still, that my wife and kids think I have finally snapped.........

01-05-2006, 07:21 PM

thick

Father Time · 01-06-2006, 09:29 PM

I like it both ways, but I prefer it when it soaks into the bread instead of coating it.

FutureMarine · 01-07-2006, 01:09 PM

Thick!!!

Dallas · 01-07-2006, 02:57 PM

I'm making Chili tonight for the game. GO REDSKINS!!!

FutureMarine · 01-07-2006, 08:03 PM

Go Patriots!!!!!

Big Dog · 01-08-2006, 08:48 AM

I like my chili just a smidge 'hot' - what 1* would call 'bland'. I got my Dad's habit of making a big pot of chili with spaghetti - a complete meal! Lots of beans and meat - sometimes beef, sometimes pork sausage. In this case, I'll make it a bit thinner, so it hots up in the microwave better. I made some Saturday nigh, and have it in the freezer now - it'll get me by for the next week or so. :nod:
This was my best batch yet - puts a little sweat on my forehead when I eat it. Just right!

Dallas · 01-08-2006, 10:11 AM

Ummmmhh, Tabasco sauce. I agree I like my chili mild by most standards.

View Poll Results: WHATS YOUR CHOICE???
soupy	3	13.64%
thick	19	86.36%
Voters: 22. You may not vote on this poll

09-23-2003, 12:01 AM	#9
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,356 Trader Rating: (0)	OMG!!! I'm crying like a lunatic and LMAO!!! Joe, you're invited to Tx any time-we need to get you "conditioned" :drink: __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

09-23-2003, 12:23 AM	#10
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,014 Trader Rating: (0)	I'll bring my asbestos tongue scraper bro! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

09-23-2003, 11:19 AM	#11
pmspinnerb8 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lonestar State Posts: 286 Trader Rating: (0)	My grandfather makes, in my opinion, one of the best chili's. It is more of a German style soupy chili than the thick Mexican chili's. All chili is good as long as it is hot. __________________ Two in the chest and one in the head and even the Green Giant falls down dead.

10-08-2003, 08:21 PM	#12
Sniper[MI] Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Future 51st state, "New Hope" Posts: 3,796 Trader Rating: (0)	Well that did it... I had to wait a good 5 minutes to type this.... I am laughing so hard, still, that my wife and kids think I have finally snapped......... __________________ FNUH!

09-09-2003, 11:34 AM	#1
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0)	Whats Your Opinion??? should chili be soupy or thick???

09-09-2003, 11:45 AM	#2
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,284 Trader Rating: (0)	In between is my vote. I like lots of meat and lots of beans with just enough sauce to call it chili, lol. If it's too soupy...well, then it's soup. If it's too thick, even with beans, throw it on a bun and call it a Manwich, lol. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

09-09-2003, 12:55 PM	#3
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,591 Trader Rating: (0)	Chili should be thick. Soup is thin.

09-09-2003, 08:48 PM	#5
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,014 Trader Rating: (0)	Just as long as its 4 alarm! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

09-09-2003, 08:50 PM	#6
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,014 Trader Rating: (0)	1and NRAJOE judge at a chili cookoff!! Here are the scorecards from the event: CHILI #1: Mike's Maniac Mobster Chili Judge One: A little too heavy on tomato. Amusing kick. 1: Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild. NRAJOE: Holy cow, what the hell is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy. CHILI #2: Arthur's Afterburner Chili Judge One: Smokey, with a hint of pork. Slight Jalapeno tang. 1: Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously. NRAJOE: Keep this out of the reach of children. I'm not sure what I am supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face. CHILI #3: Fred's Famous Burn Down the Barn Chili Judge One: Excellent firehouse chili. Great Kick. 1: A beanless chili, a bit salty, good use of peppers. NRAJOE: Call the EPA, I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting drain cleaner. Everyone knows the routine by now - get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back; now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting stupid from all the beer. CHILI #4: Bubba's Black Magic Judge One: Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing. 1: Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods, not much of a chili. NRAJOE: I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it, is it possible to burnout taste buds? Sally, the barmaid, was standing behind me with fresh refills; coyote-ugly gal is starting to look HOT just like this nuclear waste I'm eating. Is chili an aphrodisiac? CHILI #5: Linda's Legal Lip Remover Judge One: Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive. 1: Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement. NRAJOE: My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from a pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off? It really ticks me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. To heck with those dang Texans! CHILI #6: Vera's Very Vegetarian Variety Judge One: Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spice and peppers. 1: The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb. NRAJOE: My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous sulfuric flames. I messed in my pants when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my butt with a snow cone! CHILI #7: Susan's Screaming Sensation Chili Judge One: A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers. 1: Ho Hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. I should take note that I am worried about NRAJOE, he appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably. NRAJOE: You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a ** thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava-like turds to match my ** shirt. At least during the autopsy they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing, it's too painful. Screw it, I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach. CHILI #8: Lester's Last of the Red-Hot Lover's Chili Judge One: A perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili, safe for all. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare it's existence. 1*: This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild or hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when NRAJOE passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot on top of himself. Not sure if he's going to make it. Poor Yankee, wonder how he'd have reacted to a really hot chili? __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

09-10-2003, 08:30 AM	#7
oneastrix Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm with the masses on this one. Thanx for posting that again Joe! I still ROTFLMAO about that. __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

09-10-2003, 04:43 PM	#8
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,014 Trader Rating: (0)	Thought it was fitting for this thread! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

01-05-2006, 07:21 PM	#13
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	thick

01-06-2006, 09:29 PM	#14
Father Time Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 375 Trader Rating: (0)	I like it both ways, but I prefer it when it soaks into the bread instead of coating it.

01-07-2006, 01:09 PM	#15
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	Thick!!!

01-07-2006, 02:57 PM	#16
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,591 Trader Rating: (0)	I'm making Chili tonight for the game. GO REDSKINS!!!

01-07-2006, 08:03 PM	#17
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	Go Patriots!!!!!

01-08-2006, 08:48 AM	#18
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,067 Trader Rating: (0)	I like my chili just a smidge 'hot' - what 1* would call 'bland'. I got my Dad's habit of making a big pot of chili with spaghetti - a complete meal! Lots of beans and meat - sometimes beef, sometimes pork sausage. In this case, I'll make it a bit thinner, so it hots up in the microwave better. I made some Saturday nigh, and have it in the freezer now - it'll get me by for the next week or so. :nod: This was my best batch yet - puts a little sweat on my forehead when I eat it. Just right! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

01-08-2006, 10:11 AM	#19
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,591 Trader Rating: (0)	Ummmmhh, Tabasco sauce. I agree I like my chili mild by most standards.