Chuck's Come On Ice Cream (or Night of the Red Death) Chili

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   To Marinate: The day before preparing the chili, in a large bowl mix together the sage, thyme, basil, marjoram, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Cut beef and pork into 1/2 inch cubes and add to bowl. Mix meat and seasoning together, cover bowl and refrigerate overnight.

2. 2

   To Make Chili: Begin to heat tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa and 2 teaspoons chili powder in a large pot over medium low heat. Meanwhile, heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Add jalapeno peppers and saute until soft, 1 to 2 minutes, then add them to large pot.

3. 3

   In same skillet fry beef and pork with onion and garlic, in small batches, about 15 to 20 minutes each. As each batch is done add to large pot.

4. 4

   When all ingredients are in the large pot, season with salt to taste. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 3 hours.

5. 5

   After eating chili, eat ice cream and say "Come on, ice cream!"