Hard Times Chili Sampler
A collection of our most popular spice blends: Cincinnati, Texas, and Terlingua Red + a bottle of Hard Times Hot Sauce or Hard Times Chili Vinegar. Select which one you want in the drop box below. A hot item for holiday gift giving. Holiday labels upon request.
See below for more information on each spice blend
Cincinnati Chili Spice Blend
This style of chili, first served in 1922 in Cincinnati Ohio spawned the great chili parlor chains of the mid-west. Our secret spice blend allows you to faithfully re-create the Queen city’s favorite dish. Our recipe is printed on the back of the box. The Hard Times Cincinnati chili has received accolades from Cincinnati Magazine, Ohio Magazine, Cincinnati Enquirer and the Dayton Daily News. 1 box seasons 5lbs of meat.
Ingredients: Chili powder, cumin, red pepper, garlic, oregano, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon.
Texas Chili Spice Blend
A treasured family secret, this spice blend was passed down from the cattle drives of the late 1800s. The recipe, printed on the box, is how chili was originally prepared over an open campfire in the plains. Bold, spicy, and cooked in its own juices. Beware of imitations! 1 box seasons 4 lbs of meat.
Ingredients: Chili powder, cumin, red pepper, salt and garlic
Terlingua Red Chili Spice Blend
Terlingua, Texas is a ghost town about seven miles from the Mexican border and home of the first chili cookoff a half-century ago. This chili mix captures the essence of the Texas Big Bend country with a special blend of spices that give it a redder color, a richer gravy and hearty flavor while still delivering the spiciness you expect in a bowl of competition chili. 1 box seasons 5 lbs of meat.
Ingredients: Chili powder, cumin, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt
Hard Times Hot Sauce
Taste buds are not created equal, so if your chili isn’t hot enough add some Hard Times Hot Sauce to bring it up to speed. We use the hottest of all peppers, the Habanero, and it can be habit-forming. (But not illegal).
