Today we’re going to be making some All-American chili with a twist: instead of beef, we’re using wild boar! You can use any protein to turn your recipe into a custom masterpiece of your own. The thing about chili, it’s like opinions. Everyone has their own version of it, and we all think ours is the best. So take a little lesson, use this recipe as a base, and build off of it to make your own world-famous All-American Chili!
The Advantages of Scheduling Regular Wild Boar Chili Nights
Chili isn’t just for sometimes. It really belongs as a mainstay in your meal planning rotation. Why? A recipe like our wild boar chili serves up mouthwatering great taste time and again.
A big plus of creating any chili dish is that you can use up whatever’s in your fridge. Have a few carrots lurking in the veggie drawer? Dice them up and let them simmer in your wild boar chili as it’s heating up. Want to use the last few slices of your homemade bacon? Fry the bacon, cut it up and toss it into the chili pot.
Chili’s a versatile type of rich, robust stew that allows you to stretch your food budget without compromising flavor, quality or convenience.
Can’t Find Wild Boar? Here Are Some Protein Substitutes for Your Chili
We realize you might not have a ton of wild boar hanging around in your kitchen. It’s okay. After playing around in the backyard with recipes on your pellet grill, you’ll soon discover that cooking isn’t always an exact science.
In addition to classic ground beef, you could always add a different protein of choice. Want some inspiration for favorite picks? Try shredded chicken or pulled pork for an unexpected texture. Or toss in small chunks of beef meant for any type of stew. You could even go exotic with emu or bison.
Turning Any Wild Boar Chili Vegan or Vegetarian
Love the thought of our wild boar chili but trying to follow a vegan or vegetarian diet lifestyle? With so many plant-based meat alternatives on the market, you have your pick of ingredients to exchange for animal proteins.
Try adding chunks of tofu into your chili, or cook a little tempeh and combine it with your ingredients. Many brands now offer crumbles resembling ground beef that are made solely from vegetable sources.
Play around to personalize your chili to your liking. Just be sure to give it enough time on the smoker to infuse it with the flavorful overtones that can only come from premium wood pellets.