Oktoberfest Chili Recipe

Place the bratwurst into a large skillet with 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings over medium heat; cook and stir the bratwurst until the pieces are browned and no longer pink inside about 15 minutes. Drain excess grease.

Place remaining 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings in a large deep pot over medium heat and cook and stir the onion green and jalapeno peppers and garlic until the onion is translucent about 8 minutes. Place the bratwurst into the pot with the vegetables and stir in the sauerkraut red beans petite diced tomatoes crushed tomatoes tomato sauce tomato juice beer salt black pepper cumin chili powder sugar garlic powder paprika allspice and oregano.

Bring the chili to a boil reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the milk chocolate until melted and dissolved. Simmer for 5 hours stirring occasionally.