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Chili Cookoff Satisfies All Appetites
Congratulations to Judy Pietkiewicz, who was named the 2011 Prairie Riders Chili Champ. Judy, along with other club member chili chefs, competed for the title at our third annual chili cookoff. The annual winter party was held on March 19, 2011, at 6 p.m. at the Lodge at Stein Farms.
Up to 15 entrants competed for top honors in the chili contest, with chef Judy coming out on top with a Red and White Turkey Chili she debuted at the event. For her victory, Judy received an exclusive chef's hat showing her accomplishment and a championship apron. Aprons also were awarded for second and third place, and each entrant received a can couzie for participating.
The club provided chili add-ins like cheese, sour cream and onions as well as beer, soda, burgers and hotdogs for those who didn't like chili. Thanks goes to Rachel Leach for organizing the chili cookoff.
How to Get There
The Lodge at Stein Farms
5708 312th Ave.
Salem, WI
(847) 456-1778
To get there by sled, take the snowmobile trail west to the Sly Fox. Ditch bang north along Hwy W to Hwy K, and go right (east) on K over the railroad tracks, past the buffalo farm, to Hwy NN (312th Ave.). Turn north (left) on Hwy NN (312th Ave.) and turn left into the first driveway.
Just to let you know, the prizes have been made, and they look great. The Chili Cook Off is fast approaching, so perfect those recipes, bring your appetites, and see you at the 2011 Chili Cook Off!
Want to try the award-winning chili? Here's the recipe.
Red and White Turkey Chili
1 med onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 can great northern beans
1 can dark red kidney beans
2 cans green chilies
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 lbs turkey thighs
1 cup white corn
2 tbsp flour
1/4 cup water
Mix all ingredients but turkey, corn, flour and water in slow cooker. Remove skin from turkey and put on top of bean mixture in slow cooker. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Remove turkey and cut into bite size pieces. Add turkey and corn to beans. In small bowl, mix flour and water and stir into turkey mixture. Increase temperature to high and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes.