Batch of Chili

[omly]

Has anyone here actually been able to make a small batch of chili? I am about ready to declare it impossible.

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[first-clark.livejournal.com]

What's small? A small batch of chili for me is a couple of quarts, while a couple of gallons would be about average. 10 gallons and up move into the large batch range. You lookin' for single bowl servings, like cup-a-soup, ramen, or some such? Freeze portions out of whatever size works for you and you'll be all set. Enjoy!

Re: Relativity

[omly.livejournal.com]

Roger wanted me to make a batch that would feed the 3 of us with no more than 4 cups left over (~quart). I don't think it is possible. I happen to greatly enjoy chili that has was made in advance. It lets the flavor develop. I think the batch I am working on will be a couple quarts.

Re: Relativity

[chaosinaskirt.livejournal.com]

Freezers were meant to house leftover chili, which is perfect for lunch at school :)

Re: Relativity

[bryttan.livejournal.com]

I think you're wrong; friend's tummies were meant to house leftover chili. For instance, my tummy is very empty right now & now it want's Omly's chili. Quod erat demonstratum.

:-P

Re: Relativity

[omly.livejournal.com]

If I knew where your office was I would totally consider dropping some off.

Re: Relativity

[sunspiral.livejournal.com]

The batch I posted the recipe for scales down to 1/6 very nicely; that's what I prototyped it at. That's 1/5# of meat, etc.

Re: Relativity

[sunspiral.livejournal.com]

Typo, correct to 1.5# of meat.

[wildbill781.livejournal.com]

I belive that chili only comes in vast Vats to feed large groups. Never been able to make a bacth for 3-4
Law of Chili must be a Vat.

[omly.livejournal.com]

I haven't had your chili, but given your steak tips I could believe they would be great :)

[thanos73.livejournal.com]

I have made a couple small batches, feed roughly 6 people. Yes it is doable, but you need to control the ingredients more ridgidly and affordably. What is your reciep? can you use the other ingredients in other meals?

[omly.livejournal.com]

Um yeah... recipe... um put chili ingredients in pot in order that makes sense to me. It is more an issue of the fact that I eyeball it by ratio I think. Given the amount of dried beans that seems "reasonable" when I start the rest sort of follows. (We do new england chili around here.)

[motive-nuance.livejournal.com]

The way I make chili (and many other things) it's too much trouble for a small batch. Making a lot amortizes out my cooking time heavily. (So I guess the real answer is, I've never really tried.)