<\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere is only one thing that a slow cooker lacks when it comes to cooking chili. Volume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’ve made it this far in the blog, you know that this article is specifically for large groups. I mean we are talking massive groups of people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In that regard, you may not have a slow cooker big enough to fit 21 pounds of ground beef. The likely hood of you owning a stockpot that could fit that amount is significantly more likely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cooking chili in a stockpot isn’t impossible, actually, it’s relatively easy if you don’t have to go anywhere that day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stockpot instructions for chili are generally the same as slow cooker instructions, the main difference is that in order to be as safe as possible, you should stay close by. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We would suggest using a stock pot as soon as you reach over 35 people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pots, pans and other utensils you need.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n The largest reasonable slow cooker holds roughly 28 pounds or 22 quarts of liquid. Any slow cooker larger than that is typically used for commercial use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Any larger than the largest in-house slow cooker we would suggest a stockpot that holds 80-100 quarts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will also need a large frying pan to ground the meat and an extra-large spoon to stir with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to transport <\/h2>\n\n\n\n Transporting extremely large amounts of chili is a risky business. Our first recommendation would be to make it at the destination you would be serving it at. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But for those of you where that’s just not possible (and for those who like to live on the edge) here are some helpful tips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trying not to spill <\/h4>\n\n\n\n The best advice there is to give is to drive very carefully. Avoid sharp turns and driving fast over bumps or up and downhills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When transporting Chili one of the best options is to put it in a pot that is either twice its size or has at least a one and a half-inch depth from the top of the pot to the actual chili. This greatly reduces the risk that it will spill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another great way to prevent the chili from spilling while driving is to actually have someone hold it, maybe not your grandma, but someone. This way they can both watch the road and adjust the pot of chili accordingly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don’t have someone to hold it, do not stick it in the back seat and buckle it in. This has proven time and time again to be ineffective. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rather, it is better to keep it on the floor in the front seat. This way you can keep a sideways eye on it while still driving. Having it lower also reduces the effect that turns will have on the pot itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keeping it warm <\/h4>\n\n\n\n This may be easy, or relatively hard depending on how long your drive is. If you decided not to cook the chili in a crockpot or transfer it to a place without a burner to reheat we would suggest blankets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yes, you read that right, blankets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If it is nearly impossible to reheat your chili once you get to your destination, stick it in a cardboard box that will fit on the floor of your car. Then surround it with blankets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will keep the heat in as much as possible and will also prevent it from sliding and spilling even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reheating <\/h4>\n\n\n\n As mentioned before, this is best accomplished with a slow cooker. Keeping your chili in a slow cooker means that when you get to the venue you will be serving at, you just need an outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That’s it. No hassle with a kitchen or transferring it to a different pot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When reheating in a slow cooker, turn it on the low setting. This way you can keep it on the entire time your serving, staring occasionally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re reheating in a stockpot, make sure there is a kitchen with adequate burners at your destination. Do everything to can to keep the heat in while transporting to reduce the time it will take to reheat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you get to your venue, turn the burner on high to jump-start the reheating process. Since you most likely won’t be reheating throughout the night, get the chili as hot as you can (while keeping it safe and edible) before taking it off the burner to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Doing this will increase the odds of every serving being warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t want to cook? Catering is for you<\/h2>\n\n\n\n If this article has overwhelmed you. No need to worry. We also have suggestions for the no mess no stress option of catering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Catering options vary depending on where you are located. Regardless, almost everywhere there is an event place that caters to chili. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Catering an event like a family reunion would be an excellent idea. Catering to a chili cook-off would most likely be frowned upon so pick your chili catering wisely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have questions regarding catering, visit our other blog posts about how caters transport, charge, and keep food warm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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