New Years Day Piglet

Richard Fl

Happy New Year to you'll. 

Chili, Pork, Piglet, New Years Day 2016 

Cooked on BGE half of a 25# piglet for 10 people for New Years Day. Indirect 350°F for 1 1/2 hours. Also the mandatory, Black Eyed Peas, Collard Greens and Cornbread. With the left over pork and 2 Lbs of pulled pork decided to make a pot of red chili. 


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INGREDIENTS: 
4 lbs Pork Riblets, Trimming of St Louis Ribs 
6 lbs Pork, Country Ribs, Bone in 
OR 
10 Lb Piglet, (1/2 of a 25# er) 
2 Lbs Pulled Pork 
Goal is 6 Cups finished meat 
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4 Large Onions, Coarse Chopped 
3 10 Ozs Cans Tomatoes, Señora Verde Diced Tomatoes with Green Chile 
1 35 Ozs Can Tomatoes, Cento Peeled Tomatoes, Italian 
1 28 Ozs Can Tomatoes, Hunts Whole Peeled Plum 
3 Tbs Jalapeños, Chopped 
2 Can Beer, Used 1 Bottle XX 
2 Bunches Cilantro, Chopped, Leaves Only 
3-4 Cups Tomatoe Juice 
2 Tbs Hot Sauce, Used homemade oriental w/fishsauce 
3 4 1/2 Ozs Cans Green Chilis, Diced 
2 15 1/2 Ozs Cans Iberia, Small White Beans, include liquid 
1 `16 Ozs Can Bush Seasoned Dark Red Kidney Beans, include liquid 
2 Cups Pork/Beef/Chicken Stock9 Used Pork) 
2 Tbs Red Pepper, Coarse Ground 
3 Tbs Chili Powder, Gebhardt 
3 Tbs Pepper, Black Course, Ground 
3 Tbs Chipotle Pepper, Crushed 
1 Lime, Juice of, After squeezing toss rind into pot for a few hours 
4 tsp Cumin 
3 Tbs Garlic, Coarse, Chopped 
4 Tbs Oregano, Mexican 
Salt/Pepper to taste 
1/2 Stick Butter 

PROCEDURE: 

1. Cook the meat in a pot on the stove for about 2 1/2-3 hours. Turn off and when cool, drain the liquid--save some for the stock, and degrease it, separate the meat from the bones and fat. yielded about 6 cups of meat. 

2. BGE 300°F-325°F, indirect, plate setter legs up, spacers under the DO, no top. I prefer to sauté the veggies on the stove, but the egg will work also. 2-3 pieces of apple wood for smoke flavor. 

3. In heavy 9 quart Dutch Oven, sauté onions, celery, garlic, add tomatoes, liquids, spices. Cook on simmer for 3 hours. Stir about every 30 minutes so it does not stick. 

4. After 2 1/2-3 hours, add cilantro, pre-cooked pork, beans w/liquid. Cook 2 more hours., may need to add some more tomato juice if it starts to get dry. Add 1/2 stick butter at end for texture. Serve or reheat second day for better flavor. Freezes well. 

Yield: 9 Quarts 

Cooking Times 
Preparation Time: 45 minutes 
Cooking Time: 5 hours 
Total Time: 6 hours 

Recipe Type: Dutch Oven, Main Dish, Meat, Side Dish 

SGH

@Richard Fl 
Mighty fine looking grub brother. Outstanding job  

Chubbs

Pretty strong