Preparation:
Melt bacon fat in a heavy pan. Brown chopped onion
and celery in it. add meat and brown it. Add ham rind
and cover well with water. Add all other ingredients
and bring to a boil. Add dried beans, lower heat, cook
slowly until beans are done. Add water as needed.
Remove some of the cooked beans, mash them, and return
to chili to "tighten" it. Stir to smooth the
consistency. Serve it really hot. Margaret Garland |
