Chili tends to be a fall recipe staple and for good reason - it's quick to make, a safe bet when you're having a crowd over and you can drink your favorite beverages right along side. Whether you are going for beer, cocktails or wine - the www.firehousechilli.com drink guides has got your chili pairings covered.
Answer: Chili with Beer
Using Chili in a recipe where some people has their own secret recipe. Usually these secret recipes include more hot peppers than should legally be allowed in one pot but there are plenty of ways that people enjoy chili. With such a variety of dishes one needs a flexible beer that can handle the heat, meat, spices and whatever else people decide to throw on top like cheese, crackers. A beer is Vienna lager. The style may seem a little obscure but it's really not. Austrian brewers moved to Mexico in the 1800's and introduced their amber lager where it remains popular. Today it is sold under such brands as Negra Modelo and Dos Equis Amber throughout Mexico and the US. The sweet, caramel beer is an excellent foil for dishes with a lot of heat making the style popular in Tex-mex restaurants. For some tru-chili heads any beer that is icy cold will do.
Chili with Cocktails
Using Chili in a curry or a stew can be a very hearty meal and there's a lot going on in it so it is best to do the exact opposite with cocktails. Simple mixed drinks that are light in flavor, tall and refreshing make the best match with chili, do not compete with the complexity of the food, and help you wash it down - which is certainly necessary if you enjoy the spicier adaptation. Fitting drinks include the ever-refreshing Pimm's Cup, the whiskey-based Presbyterian and, if you do opt for those chiles, the Paloma with it's tequila base and soothing grapefruit soda. You can view Chili Cocktail recipes at www.firehousechilli.com
Chili with Wine
There are plenty of wine pairing options for chili, especially if you prefer red wines. For the red wine lovers, I'd suggest shooting for a red wine that strikes a good balance between its acidity and tannin content. A Shiraz, or select Cabernet Sauvignons. These specific red wine varietals will be able to handle the meat, tomatoes and bit of traditional chili spice (cumin, chili, etc.). The white wine fan would do well with an off-dry Riesling or even a sparkling wine - where the bubbles can help cut the spice. Finally, a dry Rose would be a very viable chili pairing option, especially if you don't want to go head on with a red, and aren't overly prone to consider white wines as chili contenders.At www.firehousechilli.com we have many chili recipes, from death by chocolate, award winning chili dishes and chili cocktail classics. These will surely inspire you to experience the unique flavours of each of the Hottest Peppers in the world. Available with free delivery to over 60 countries.
Using Chili in a recipe where some people has their own secret recipe. Usually these secret recipes include more hot peppers than should legally be allowed in one pot but there are plenty of ways that people enjoy chili. With such a variety of dishes one needs a flexible beer that can handle the heat, meat, spices and whatever else people decide to throw on top like cheese, crackers. A beer is Vienna lager. The style may seem a little obscure but it's really not. Austrian brewers moved to Mexico in the 1800's and introduced their amber lager where it remains popular. Today it is sold under such brands as Negra Modelo and Dos Equis Amber throughout Mexico and the US. The sweet, caramel beer is an excellent foil for dishes with a lot of heat making the style popular in Tex-mex restaurants. For some tru-chili heads any beer that is icy cold will do.
Chili with Cocktails
Using Chili in a curry or a stew can be a very hearty meal and there's a lot going on in it so it is best to do the exact opposite with cocktails. Simple mixed drinks that are light in flavor, tall and refreshing make the best match with chili, do not compete with the complexity of the food, and help you wash it down - which is certainly necessary if you enjoy the spicier adaptation. Fitting drinks include the ever-refreshing Pimm's Cup, the whiskey-based Presbyterian and, if you do opt for those chiles, the Paloma with it's tequila base and soothing grapefruit soda. You can view Chili Cocktail recipes at www.firehousechilli.com
Chili with Wine
There are plenty of wine pairing options for chili, especially if you prefer red wines. For the red wine lovers, I'd suggest shooting for a red wine that strikes a good balance between its acidity and tannin content. A Shiraz, or select Cabernet Sauvignons. These specific red wine varietals will be able to handle the meat, tomatoes and bit of traditional chili spice (cumin, chili, etc.). The white wine fan would do well with an off-dry Riesling or even a sparkling wine - where the bubbles can help cut the spice. Finally, a dry Rose would be a very viable chili pairing option, especially if you don't want to go head on with a red, and aren't overly prone to consider white wines as chili contenders.At www.firehousechilli.com we have many chili recipes, from death by chocolate, award winning chili dishes and chili cocktail classics. These will surely inspire you to experience the unique flavours of each of the Hottest Peppers in the world. Available with free delivery to over 60 countries.
