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Thirdeye's Green Chili Question

BraveUlysses
BraveUlysses Posts: 27
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
There's going to be a chili cookoff this week at work, and I wanted to try my hand at making ThridEye's chili...but due to the fact I work in an office, using a crockpot is necessary to get keep it warm.

How should I do this? Make the chili the night before and simply add it to the cooker (on low?) when I get to work?

Thanks!
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  • Little Chef
    Little Chef Posts: 4,725
    Yep! Sounds like a good plan! You may need to start the crock pot on high just to start the heating process....but don't forget to turn it down an hour or two later.
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  • mkc
    mkc Posts: 544
    It's not advised (food safety-wise) to use the slow cooker to reheat. The USDA states:

    "Handling Leftovers
    Store leftovers in shallow covered containers and refrigerate within two hours after cooking is finished. Reheating leftovers in a slow cooker is not recommended. Cooked food should be reheated on the stove, in a microwave, or in a conventional oven until it reaches 165 °F. Then the hot food can be placed in a preheated slow cooker to keep it hot for serving—at least 140 °F as measured with a food thermometer. "

    If you were able to secure the slow cooker lid, you could reheat the chili before going to work and transport it in the preheated cooker, then plug it in when you get to work so it's kept about 140 the entire time.
    Egging in Crossville, TN
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  • milesofsmiles
    milesofsmiles Posts: 1,377
    Well, seems like I've been violating Federal Laws for years. I promice not to do it again, Till next time. :laugh: :laugh:
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  • BigDaddy - OCT
    BigDaddy - OCT Posts: 773
    Where can one find this recipe? I've just purchased 40 lbs of roasted green chilis and am looking for recipe ideas.

    Thanks,

    BD
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  • Unknown
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    http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/

    My 2¢ worth is to make it as soon as you can and let the flavors develop as long as you can.

    Good luck
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  • thirdeye
    thirdeye Posts: 7,428
    Definately make it the day before, chill overnight and if you want remove some of the fat that rises to the top.

    I take it to work in vacuum bags, then nuke them one at a time until hot and add them to a heated slow cooker. Be sure to vent the bags before nuking..... it's a drag to have one explode in the office microwave. ;)
    Happy Trails
    ~thirdeye~

    Barbecue is not rocket surgery
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  • mkc
    mkc Posts: 544
    Just don't let those guys with the dark sunglasses catch you.... You know the ones, they follow AB around on Good Eats...
    Egging in Crossville, TN
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  • Eggsakley
    Eggsakley Posts: 1,019
    There is wisdom in thirdeyes words ulysses. If you don't want to hear the sirens singing, follow his advise.
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