Jeff's Kitchen Sink Chili

 Categories: Chili
      Yield: 4 servings

      1 c  Pinto beans,dried
      5 c  Water
      2 tb Lard, or corn oil
      3 ea Bacon slices
      1 ea Onion
     12 oz Pork sausage,country-style
      1 lb Beef,coarse grind
      4 ea Garlic cloves
      1 ts Anise
    1/2 ts Coriander seeds
    1/2 ts Fennel seeds
    1/2 ts Cloves,ground
      1    Cinnamon stick,ground,1"
      1 ts Black pepper
      1 ts Paprika
      1 ea Nutmeg, ground, whole
      1 ts Cumin
      2 ts Oregano
      1 ea Chipolte pepper, chopped
      4 tb Sesame seeds
      6 tb Santa Cruz red chili paste
  1 1/2 c  Chile caribe
  1 1/2 oz Milk chocolate, chips
      6 oz Tomato paste
      2 tb Vinegar
      3 ts Lemon juice
      1 ea Soft tortilla,chopped
           Salt

1. Place the rinsed beans in a bowl, add 2 to 3 cups of water and
  soak overnight. Check the beans occasionally and add water as
  necessary to keep them moist.

2. Pour the beans and the water in which they were soaked into a
  heavy saucepan and add 2 to 3 more cups of water. Bring to a boil
  over medium-high heat, then lower heat and simmer, partially
  covered, for about 45 minutes, until the beans are cooked but still
  firm. Check occasionally and add water if necessary. Drain the
  beans, reserving the cooking liquid.

3. Melt the lard in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the
  beans and lightly fry them in the lard. Set aside.

4. Render the bacon in a large heavy pot over medium heat, until
  brown. Add the onion and cook until it is translucent.

5. Combine the sausage and the beef with all the spices up
  through the oregano. Add this meat-and-spice mixture to the pot with
  the onion. Break up any lumps with a fork and cook, stirring
  occasionally, until the meat is very well browned.

6. Add the reserved bean-cooking liquid to the pot. Stir in all
  the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and
  cook, uncovered, for 1/2 hour longer. Stir occasionally. Add water
  only if necessary to maintain the consistency of a chunky soup.

7. Taste when curiosity becomes unbearable and courage is strong.
  Adjust seasonings.