The Rules Of Chocolate

[Iolaus]

I've been known to put cocoa powder into a pot of chili. Same principle, but in the opposite direction. The cocoa gives the chili a richness that is wonderful.8-)

Interesting concept; I'm gonna have to try that next time.

How much would you throw in for... say, a two quart pots worth? (I'll start small, before filling the 25 qt. cauldron I usually use! ;)) Are we talking teaspoons, or half-cups?

[calmac]

I'm going to have fun making this, perhaps have a glass or two of Lagavulin whilst mixing the ingredients - should be fun.

[davedove]

Interesting concept; I'm gonna have to try that next time.

How much would you throw in for... say, a two quart pots worth? (I'll start small, before filling the 25 qt. cauldron I usually use! ;)) Are we talking teaspoons, or half-cups?

What? You think I measure?;) I just open up the can and sprinkle some in. It might be a quarter cup for two quarts. Start small, you can always add more if you like it. And I'll have to admit, I don't think I've made two pots of chili the same way my whole life.

I got the idea from mole sauces, which often have a bit of chocolate in them.

[Iolaus]

What? You think I measure?;) I just open up the can and sprinkle some in. It might be a quarter cup for two quarts. Start small, you can always add more if you like it. And I'll have to admit, I don't think I've made two pots of chili the same way my whole life.

I got the idea from mole sauces, which often have a bit of chocolate in them.

Sounds like the way I make it as well; that's why I said spoons or cups... as in a "pinch" or a "handfull"...a "smidgen" or a "boatload"...you get the point. ;)

Thanks, I'll try augmenting one of the batches I have in the freezer.

[arrogcow]

A can of chopped green chillies in a batch of brownies is awsome too.

Adam

[Shay]

Worst name ever... but they make a great chocolate hot sauce over at Toad Sweat.

I'm a traitor to my gender, since I have no love for chocolate unless it comes in small bits in freshly baked cookies, and I'm not a big fan of hot sauce either, but their stuff is absolutely delicious! (Though I prefer the lemon vanilla sauce slightly)