@@theart8039 Well, fortunately it's just simmered as opposed to boiled. To counteract the lack of browning, what the Skyline brand of Cincinnati chili does at their factory is they use a lot of yeast in their (secret) recipe which adds that umami flavor that is missed out on from putting the meat directly in water. The reason for the direct-to-water method is to get a fine consistency; no way around it. This is a recipe that attempts to reverse-engineer Skyline's recipe and procedure: ruclips.net/video/3FuDnpO51Uc/видео.html
0:22 “I’ve never actually been to Cincinnati, or at least not physically. Spiritually I feel like I’ve been there a few times.” I think that probably counts. I’ve been told that Cincinnati is less an actual location and more a state of mind.
I was stationed in England with an Ohio guy. His mom sent him a CASE of chili to make this. Since I cooked & shared my food with him I was the only person he shared his prized chili with. Good times, good times...
As a person who eats this delicious concoction at least once a week I can say without reservation that you need hotsauce and about 4x more cheese to really get the authentic experience
And the cheese needs to be a finer shred too, and definitely pre-cut the spaghetti. I’ve tried this recipe...it’s pretty decent; kind of reminiscent of the old Chili Company in Lebanon (what we in Lebanon used to call “the chili hole”) and there’s another independent one down in Cincy somewhere but I forget the name of it. It’s nothing like Skyline or Goldstar though
Chef John-I’ve always been a huge fan but, as a lifelong Skyline aficionado, i am now a mega fan. This is pretty damn close to the real deal. One extra feature is to have 3, 4, or 5 way “inverted” with extra cheese-that means a layer of cheese both above and below. Regardless, you treated a sacred Cincinnati treasure with deepest care. Thank you. Bonus points for the Icky Woods reference.
Fun fact: "Cincinnati Chili" was originated by a Macedonian immigrant who opened a Greek restaurant and didn't have an English-equivalent translation for his meat sauce, so he just called it chili. Also, I'm only slightly disappointed that you didn't make a cheese coney.
There was also a Lebanese guy who sold a similar version. Everyone disputes who was first. The Allspice and cumin really point to a Middle Eastern origin, to me.
I DON'T THINK HE CAN MATCH THAT PERIOD..CINCINNATI KIDD FOREVER,A REAL BUCKEYE HERE. AND IT WAS SKYLINE CHILI WHERE WE USED TO EAT AT EVERY OTHER DAY😁😉🤗
Pretty legit, but nowhere near enough cheese. Rule of thumb: if you can still see chili or spaghetti, there's not enough cheese. And don't forget about coneys!
I have the same thing. It's not like I get mad from it, but I feel like, if someone is talking to me like that, he or she is not serious. And indeed, the questionmark behind every sentence makes it a little bit awkard. He goes from pitch high to the exact same low tone every sentence, and his sentences are short as if he is reading an autocue. What matters is the food, though and I forgive it. But to be honest I rather don't be as distracted on his way of speaking so I can focus on what he says and how he makes it. But to each their own. It is always better than complete monotone.
Just saw a comment yesterday on his shakshuka video; try watching his vids on 0.75 speed...sounds like he's drunk/stoned. With his vocal inflection in particular, it's hilarious!
I'm from the Cincinnati area and this looks so amazing! I love my chili! The 5 way is spaghetti, chili, cheese, onions, and beans. If you ever come this way I would be glad to show you all the local chili restaurants you can eat at. All are delicious yet each one has it's own unique taste. Thanks for making this! 😍
I am an Englishman living in a certain subburb outside of Cincy since September, and so many people warned me that foreigners don't like Skyline, but I absolutely LOVE the stuff. It's not even remotely bad to me, I can't get enough of it. Where else are these good eats? 😁
And there is one joint near the University that serves a 6-way: a 5-way with two fried eggs on top. By the way, Chef John, if you take that much time to eat your 4-way, the hangover will kick in before you're done, thus ruining the whole experience.
@@elizabethroush8893 There is also Angilo's pizza in Norwood, Ohio that is amazing! I was raised on their steak hoagies which are amazing. Their pizzas are delicious as well. 4 way with onion is the way to go, as well as a Skyliner all the way. My sons love the 5 way and I do too, but I think the beans take away from the onion flavor, and I love onions. Take care.
I learned about Cincinnati chili in the 70s when I got married. I crave this stuff sometimes. Skyline Chili. Some folk just don't get it and won't eat it. You were just a hot dog and bun and mustard away from a cheese Coney! Yum. I also have the three way "inverted" with the cheese under the sauce so it melts. Excuse me, I'm drooling.
I’m from Cincinnati! As some other commenters have said, Cincinnati chili is really a Greek spaghetti sauce recipe. My dad is Greek and was really hesitant to try it because he didn’t like his mom’s version of this growing up! But seriously, Cincinnati chili is super popular. I’ve seen businessmen eating it downtown in their suits-Skyline Chili, the main chili chain, provides free bibs!
Chef John, thank you! I can't wait to try your version as it looks amazing. I've been making my own for 15 years. One thing I will say is that you need at least 10 times that amount of cheddar on top when serving. It seems stupidly crazy but it is really how they server it in Cinci.
@@deathstalker0000 I enjoy lame jokes😆they're the only ones I can remember. I try to recall long, drawn out jokes, get the whole storyline mixed up then no one laughs🤦🏾♀️
How awesome am from Cincinnati and one of your favorite fans and you're making my chili! Every time I go home skyline chili is one of the first places I go to and possibly the last!
Note to Australian fans: American chili powder is very different from Australian chili powder. Aussie stuff is straight up dried chili and VERY hot. Using 1/4 cup of Aussie chili powder will create a meat sauce so hot that maybe three people on the planet will be able to eat it. However, it is easy to mix an American style chili powder - just give it a google. Usually has paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, etc. and is much milder. Or you can buy "Mexican Chili Powder" (ironic) which will run you around $3 or so just for this recipe as you will use the whole jar.
I always add a few squares of baker's dark chocolate to the chili. It makes the flavors deeper and richer and adds a bit of bitterness that works well with the cumin and allspice.
Blue Ash Chili has a 6 way also. the extra option is either sliced jalapenos or fried bottle caps. Not sure what a fried bottle cap is, but it's probably pretty good. Blue Ash Chili used to have an awesome Chili Cheeseburger served on a pretzel bun but I think they took it off the menu. Big mistake...
This is a 100% accurate recipie. My brother lives in Cincinnati and I always want this when I visit...Can also be served with chili beans, and/or raw yellow onions! Amazing!
Hah, yeah ... my first visit to Skyline I was not at all prepared for the mound of cheese they give you! It's silly. Other than that, it's usually a good bit soupier than that, but I do see Chef John commented on that at around 3:30.
When I was 16, I worked at the original Gold Star Chili on Beechmont Ave in Mt Washington where the original commissary was located as well. Open til 4am on Fridays and Saturdays (saw many a drunken fight, mostly women) . I once got to see the "spice room " where the magic happens and I can tell you there is over 11 different types of cinnamon in the chili. No chocolate or cocoa as is often rumored. Anyone who grew up in that area was welcomed every morning by the smell of delicious chili hovering in the air. To this day it is still one of my favorite jobs I ever had.
Are there even 11 different types of cinnamon? I find that hard to believe that they were that exotic. By the way, there are only 4 types of cinnamon. www.cinnamonvogue.com/Types_of_Cinnamon_1.html
@@johnwright2911 , yes, there's also different grinds. But I assure you, there's at least 11 different types in there, be it grind or region it's grown in.
Also checked out your link, it specifically say "four main types" and does not give a definitive answer as to how many cinnamon varieties there actually are.
After my senior year in high school, a friend and I went up to the top of Carew tower to look over the river and the hills. It was amazing, but I swear I could smell the chili cooking down below.
My parents had a restaurant named the Canton House that used to be in front of the old El Rancho Rankin during the late 70s, early 80s. I can remember as a kid going through Beechmont and smelling Gold Star all the time. Good times.
As a cincinnati native and a huge chef John fan, it makes me so increidbly proud reading the comments. Out of all of chef Johns regional recipes, i have never seen more pride in his other regional recipes. I also never knew chef john has such a following in the greatest city in the world
As someone from Cincinnati and who lives right down the street from the best chili place in the city. I want to say this is awesome!!! I personally like my chili with a TON of chesse haha. But man this looks so good. Think I know what I want for dinner tonight.
Went to see the Reds play a few years ago when we were in town. Had the chance to get the usual hot dog and beer while there but someone had told us to look up the "Skyline Chili" vendor, so we did. Have to admit, it was one of the most unusual culinary experiences we have ever had, eating a bowl of this at a ball park, but trust me, it was well worth living through the strangeness. Meat chili piled atop a mountain of spaghetti noodles with grated cheddar cheese and hot sauce? To die for! We live in Upstate NY and we regularly make this dish at home as part of our regular rotation of meals. You MUST try this, either in Cincy or just wing it at home. Nots sure why it's called Skyline Chili, but whatever, it's delicious!
I come to this channel for 2 reasons: the recipes are always amazing and the puns. Not only is this recipe spot on, I enjoy that even the pun was relevant to Cincinnati.
I like both, but I definitely prefer Texas-style if given the choice. But I'm Texan by birth, so I'm a bit biased. Speaking of which, Chef John needs to do a Texas chili recipe next!
@AJtheory - The best, easiest Chili Mac I've found is to make two boxes of Velveeta Shells & Cheese, and mix one regular can of Hormel into it. Toss a little minced yellow onion on top (and maybe a little super sharp grated cheddar); great for cold winter meals. (If you do one box/one can, all you taste is the chili.)
Texas chili and Cincinnati chili are two completely different things. Only the name is the same. Cincinnati "chili" is a meat sauce. While you could eat Cincinnati chili by itself in bowl that would be unusual. Texas chili is meant to be eaten that way. Cincinnati chili is a sauce and should go over spaghetti, or a hot dog, or something. I grew up in Cincinnati and lived many years in Texas and I love both "chili's".
My 11 year old has a chili cook off fundraiser this friday, we’re using your recipe. We lived in Dayton, OH from the time he was 4-9 years old so Skyline Chili was like his happy meal lol. Now we live in Georgia so we’re going to bring this to the South. Great video, very helpful! We also have a nice butcher shop to grab some grassfed beef.
That video made my mouth water! I grew up in Cincinnati with skyline chili. You were correct to make it a little Saucier. Also, You definitely need to top it with yellow mustard, oyster crackers and Tabasco. They also have the same thing except instead of spaghetti it’s a bean burrito. That is my husband’s favorite! Awesome video! Thank you so much!
vicki moraw if it’s a stand alone chili I’d say beans. When it’s being served as an ingredient to complete the meal, no beans. At least that’s how i was raised.
In Columbus it’s called a Frito pie or a "walking taco” where you just open a serving size bag of Fritos and put chili and cheese on it. Walk around fairs or whatever festivals going on eating it right out of the bag with a fork or spoon.
i made this for dinner tonight... my brother thought a mountain of cheese was good but a mountain of cheese crisps was even better! so he went about grating and baking cheese crisps to pile on top. thanks for the recipe, chef john!
Me too. It wasn't till my adult yrs that I found out that Cincinnati natives are the only pple that put chili with spaghetti. And I was more shocked at how unheard of it was and that out of towners hate Skyline and Gold Star.
There's no chocolate in Skyline or Goldstar though. Their secret ingredient is MSG in Goldstar and dried yeast in Skyline, which is the same as adding MSG.
Kneeludog37 How much chocolate does she add? My husband loves cincy chili and I’ve read where one establishment uses choc where another one doesn’t. We’re from Ohio and I’ve had it once. Shocked to see the beans were on their own and the MOUND of cheese. I hope you will reply so I can make for hubby. Thanks
We always had it with oyster crackers, too. That little bit of crunch, with the warm, spicy meat, the edge of the raw onion, creamy cheese and starchy noodles... Heaven on a plat, but it definitely takes a long time to eat, lol. As a kid I would get impatient and just want to shovel it all into my mouth.
Cincinnati Spaghetti has been in my "I cook this once a month or so" repertory and have always thought to myself, "man, I wish Chef John had a recipe for this." Thank you for answering my secret food wish, I'm making it tonight.
I really appreciate you telling us that we won't like this if we don't like the Indian Food flavor profile. I do not, so this is good information. Thanks, Chef!
This came up in my recommended and I just had to watch. Man, it takes me back to being in the service, the Army chefs would make this at least once a week. It really is a healthy meal, all the food groups are represented.
3 way: noodles, chili, cheese 4 way; noodles, chili, beans OR onions, cheese 5 way, noodles, chili, beans AND onions, cheese Note: the beans are cooked in with the chili, the onions are added fresh on top
@Danielle Anderson Because you don't want to have to make 2 batches of chili. One for the bean lovers & one for the bean haters. The beans are kept separate, & spooned over the spaghetti before the chili.
My first encounter with a Cincinnati chili included the ingredient of 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder (for one pound of meat). All other ingredients are similar, except for 15-oz tomato sauce vs tomato paste. I thought that the cocoa powder was part of ALL Cincinnati chili recipes. If you ever make it again, I suggest you try it with cocoa powder.
I’m from cincinnati and this is the most accurate video on a 3 way. But you forgot to mention cincinnati is the only place where a 3 way and corn hole are good family fun.
That is true as far North as Akron. There is a Skyline in Stow. Steubenville, Youngstown and Cleveland still don't accept this style of chili. Cornhole, however, is all the rage from the river to the lake.
John, love your recipes ... I lived in Cincinnati for 30 years and love Skyline Chili. Anxious to try yours. That said, you need to get a grant and do a study on Cincinnati chili. It is truly part of the local culture. Twirling the spaghetti, is OK, but you are correct about not getting meat on the fork. There are several commercial varieties in Cincinnati and they basically vary on sauce thickness. It’s also important to have a “Cheese Coney” (or 2) on the side, for either an appetizer and/or desert. And as always ... Enjoy !
God bless you, Chef John. Btw 4 ways can be the 3 way with either onions or beans. 5 way is both. All 3 get oyster crackers. Never noticed there was a reason I cut and scoop, it just feels natural in those shallow dishes they give you.
Made this tonight. Even my 9 year old daughter, who is known as the pickiest eater in these parts, devoured it (without onions, though). This is a keeper. Thanks!
5 way is with beans. Much easier to eat on a plate. 😉 I am impressed with your efforts. My family is from Cincinnati and this is really close to my really old recipe I use. Thank you!
@@Codiggity369 most recipes don't call for it, only some. My recipe didn't have it. Most of the current chain restaurants in Cincinnati don't use it that I'm aware.
fleur- de-lis would you share your recipe? I saw too much salt and cumin in this recipe. Of course I don’t like cloves either. I’m guessing that there’s too much cayenne as well.
Since Chef Jon wasn't sure: 3-way: spaghetti, chili, cheese 4- way: spaghetti, chili, cheese, beans or diced onions 5-way: spaghetti, chili, cheese, beans, AND diced onions The oyster crackers are basically an appetizer.
Y'know this really looks interesting. The presentation almost reminds me of a chili mac from Steak n Shake but I think the spices are completely different.....I'm gonna try this.
i spiritually travel to cincinnati from time to time. guy fieri's drive ins, diners & dives had an episode with dogs and chili in chicago, and cincinnati spaghettified style chili with liberal amounts of cheddar on it occurred. this looks awesome.
As a native Texan, I was giving this a serious side-eye when those ingredients started going in. However, it does look pretty good and since Chef John says it's good, I will have to make it
Us Ohioans eat just as much if not more Chili than Texans. But we have our own versions of, and this only one version of it, albeit the most popular. We do know it’s not actually chili but that’s what the Greek inventor called it for lack of a better translation, so the name stuck
Things about Cincinnati: Destin, FL is the only beach they know Proud to be German Catholics “Please? I didn’t catch that.” Chad & Tyler go to Moeller They’re going to go to UC and Miami To study business And get jobs at GE
Can confirm all of this. My grandma grew up south of Cincinnati and spent her high school years there. She always says "Please?" When she doesn't understand, lives just north of Destin now, and her sister worked for Proctor and Gamble.
Chef, I've been watching and enjoying you cook and also trying to do the same myself for a good while now. I have to say this has been then only upload / recipe I've looked at and thought "Nah! That just looks like something my dog sicked up last week". Now, I shan't be rushing to buy tickets to visit Cincinnati, but it sure wont stop me enjoying what you do. What happens in Cincinnati... Can stay in Cincinnati.
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Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/recipe/278323/chef-johns-cincinnati-style-chili/
Thanks for the recipe, very professional and beneficial to the community.
well Ill try it, but honestly the thought of boiled beef doesn't really appeal to me
when do we add the chocolate?
I've wondered where the idea for a sweet chili came from, and now I know.
@@theart8039 Well, fortunately it's just simmered as opposed to boiled. To counteract the lack of browning, what the Skyline brand of Cincinnati chili does at their factory is they use a lot of yeast in their (secret) recipe which adds that umami flavor that is missed out on from putting the meat directly in water. The reason for the direct-to-water method is to get a fine consistency; no way around it. This is a recipe that attempts to reverse-engineer Skyline's recipe and procedure: ruclips.net/video/3FuDnpO51Uc/видео.html
"Which if we're being honest is the only way that's getting checked off our bucket list"
Chef Johhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhn
I didn't understand that bit.
@@catprincess9 we must preserve this innocent mind
@@catprincess9 3 way is referred to having a threesome. You know sex with 3 people.. Get it now ?
And it's gone
@@mellymonstar6309 lasted a solid 1 hour 39 minutes
0:22 “I’ve never actually been to Cincinnati, or at least not physically. Spiritually I feel like I’ve been there a few times.”
I think that probably counts. I’ve been told that Cincinnati is less an actual location and more a state of mind.
I used to watch WKRP as a kid, does that count?
It's the Medium Place
Mark Twain said that if the world came to an end, he'd want to be in Cincy, because everything happens there two days late.
deadfr0g only if you are from there
Nooo 😂😂😂😂
I was stationed in England with an Ohio guy. His mom sent him a CASE of chili to make this. Since I cooked & shared my food with him I was the only person he shared his prized chili with. Good times, good times...
What a great story for the ages!
takes a lot for a buckeye to share his chili thats a cools story
As a person who eats this delicious concoction at least once a week I can say without reservation that you need hotsauce and about 4x more cheese to really get the authentic experience
Frank's red hot is the only hot sauce that belongs on cincy style chili don't @ me
And the cheese needs to be a finer shred too, and definitely pre-cut the spaghetti. I’ve tried this recipe...it’s pretty decent; kind of reminiscent of the old Chili Company in Lebanon (what we in Lebanon used to call “the chili hole”) and there’s another independent one down in Cincy somewhere but I forget the name of it. It’s nothing like Skyline or Goldstar though
Hot sauce cheese and crackers make it
@@IamNolanNorth That's because Frank's Red Hot was created in Cincinnati.
@@mshafer1021 the finely shredded cheese was my thought exactly
Chef John-I’ve always been a huge fan but, as a lifelong Skyline aficionado, i am now a mega fan. This is pretty damn close to the real deal. One extra feature is to have 3, 4, or 5 way “inverted” with extra cheese-that means a layer of cheese both above and below. Regardless, you treated a sacred Cincinnati treasure with deepest care. Thank you.
Bonus points for the Icky Woods reference.
..."That's the ONLY way to knock that off the bucket list!" Too FUNNY!!!
Jason Smith Yes, and I agree... five ways sound confusing. 😉
@@honeyfromthebee I think that I like you!😁
Fun fact: "Cincinnati Chili" was originated by a Macedonian immigrant who opened a Greek restaurant and didn't have an English-equivalent translation for his meat sauce, so he just called it chili.
Also, I'm only slightly disappointed that you didn't make a cheese coney.
There was also a Lebanese guy who sold a similar version. Everyone disputes who was first. The Allspice and cumin really point to a Middle Eastern origin, to me.
@@SuzanneBaruch Allspice and cumin are used in greek cooking too
I DON'T THINK HE CAN MATCH THAT PERIOD..CINCINNATI KIDD FOREVER,A REAL BUCKEYE HERE. AND IT WAS SKYLINE CHILI WHERE WE USED TO EAT AT EVERY OTHER DAY😁😉🤗
@@musikkritik6316 Lebanon and Israel were the main hubs of the Spice Road, whereas Greece was not even on that road.
Very interesting. Thanks for the info. Love reading these comments.
"If we're being honest, thata the only way you're going to scratch that one off your bucket list."
Did not come here expecting to be attacked 😂
Pretty legit, but nowhere near enough cheese. Rule of thumb: if you can still see chili or spaghetti, there's not enough cheese. And don't forget about coneys!
@RUhere4the TRIGGERING It's the side item. Like, I'll have a three way with a cheese coney please (no mustard no onion - but you do you I guess).
Nahhhh. I don't fuck with the 3-5 ways. Coney is the way to go with Cinci chili.
What’s a coney?
@@nalinir5092 www.skylinechili.com/menu/#coneys
I'd like a five-way chili but go easy on the cheese...said no one ever!
I used to criticize the way he speaks but this has become one of my top 5 favorite channels. Definitely gonna rethink my life now
It's so good. Surprised people really don't like it
@@FezCaliph i think it’s because his voice always goes up in tone at the end of every sentence. It’s almost like he’s asking questions
I have the same thing. It's not like I get mad from it, but I feel like, if someone is talking to me like that, he or she is not serious. And indeed, the questionmark behind every sentence makes it a little bit awkard. He goes from pitch high to the exact same low tone every sentence, and his sentences are short as if he is reading an autocue. What matters is the food, though and I forgive it. But to be honest I rather don't be as distracted on his way of speaking so I can focus on what he says and how he makes it. But to each their own. It is always better than complete monotone.
Just saw a comment yesterday on his shakshuka video; try watching his vids on 0.75 speed...sounds like he's drunk/stoned. With his vocal inflection in particular, it's hilarious!
Chef John, you are the Georgia O'Keeffe of any finely minced beef!
👌 noice
Not bad, George. Proud of you
He's the Jennifer Tilly of his Cincinnati Chili!
Lynx Lamora I think you’re might be a little bit better
@@deathstalker0000 Nice!!!
The Ickey Woods reference is an automatic Chef John classic!
The 3-way bit was perfect !!! well played mate...
Cincinnati native here. Im glad we have been able to share our cuisine with the rest of the world and it not be hated on.
"And as always...eeenjoy!" I sing this every time.
Me too, and always deliberately off key, my sister and mom joining in...well, not HARMONY, precisely...😂
I'm from the Cincinnati area and this looks so amazing! I love my chili! The 5 way is spaghetti, chili, cheese, onions, and beans. If you ever come this way I would be glad to show you all the local chili restaurants you can eat at. All are delicious yet each one has it's own unique taste. Thanks for making this! 😍
I am an Englishman living in a certain subburb outside of Cincy since September, and so many people warned me that foreigners don't like Skyline, but I absolutely LOVE the stuff. It's not even remotely bad to me, I can't get enough of it. Where else are these good eats? 😁
And there is one joint near the University that serves a 6-way: a 5-way with two fried eggs on top.
By the way, Chef John, if you take that much time to eat your 4-way, the hangover will kick in before you're done, thus ruining the whole experience.
@@PatchCornAdams723 larosas pizzeria, graeters ice cream, UDF, Frischs, the possibilities are endless!
@@elizabethroush8893
There is also Angilo's pizza in Norwood, Ohio that is amazing! I was raised on their steak hoagies which are amazing. Their pizzas are delicious as well. 4 way with onion is the way to go, as well as a Skyliner all the way. My sons love the 5 way and I do too, but I think the beans take away from the onion flavor, and I love onions. Take care.
@@RS-uu2lp I've eaten it as a topping for a cheese omelet. Can tell you that's plenty good.
Ever in Cincy stop at Jungle Jim's. You'll probably relocate nearby once you've seen the greatest grocery store in the world.
Truth
Can’t be better than Wegmans
I was the there there day before lockdown for my first and only time. Coolest place ever.
Love Jungle Jim's, husband is from Hamilton and we go when we visit.
@@moesalamander7012 beats the shit out of wegmans.
I learned about Cincinnati chili in the 70s when I got married. I crave this stuff sometimes. Skyline Chili. Some folk just don't get it and won't eat it. You were just a hot dog and bun and mustard away from a cheese Coney! Yum. I also have the three way "inverted" with the cheese under the sauce so it melts. Excuse me, I'm drooling.
I grew up in central Ohio in the 70s we didn't have Cincinnati chili until I went to college near Cincinnati and was introduced to Skyline Chili
I have never been and I’m sure I never will go to Cincinnati, but I have no trouble sampling the chili. 😉
That's not real chilli.
@@KY2AEnlighten us with your knowledge what makes true chili
@@KY2A it's much better!!
It's been 25+ years since I've had Cincinnati chili. This video prompted me to try making my own. It turned out GREAT ! Thanks for the recipe.
The Cincinnatians have spoken. We approve. Your efforts are worthy. Applause!
I'm from Cincinnati and I am so happy to see you made this! I stopped work to watch it.
I’m from Cincinnati! As some other commenters have said, Cincinnati chili is really a Greek spaghetti sauce recipe. My dad is Greek and was really hesitant to try it because he didn’t like his mom’s version of this growing up!
But seriously, Cincinnati chili is super popular. I’ve seen businessmen eating it downtown in their suits-Skyline Chili, the main chili chain, provides free bibs!
I HAVE LOVED THIS SINCE A KID AND WILL NEVER STOP LOVING IT.
My food wish is Navajo tacos or just fry bread in general.
Chef John, thank you! I can't wait to try your version as it looks amazing. I've been making my own for 15 years. One thing I will say is that you need at least 10 times that amount of cheddar on top when serving. It seems stupidly crazy but it is really how they server it in Cinci.
What happens when a chili pepper gets mad at you?
He gets jalapeño face!!!
😂
I laughed wayyy too hard at this😂😂😂
How do you get rid of Unwanted Jalapenos in yer yard? Use Pepper Spray! Lame... ;)
@@deathstalker0000 I enjoy lame jokes😆they're the only ones I can remember. I try to recall long, drawn out jokes, get the whole storyline mixed up then no one laughs🤦🏾♀️
Lynx Lamora 😂😂👍
How awesome am from Cincinnati and one of your favorite fans and you're making my chili! Every time I go home skyline chili is one of the first places I go to and possibly the last!
Note to Australian fans: American chili powder is very different from Australian chili powder. Aussie stuff is straight up dried chili and VERY hot. Using 1/4 cup of Aussie chili powder will create a meat sauce so hot that maybe three people on the planet will be able to eat it. However, it is easy to mix an American style chili powder - just give it a google. Usually has paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, etc. and is much milder. Or you can buy "Mexican Chili Powder" (ironic) which will run you around $3 or so just for this recipe as you will use the whole jar.
Sign on a Skyline Chili restaurant in Cincinnati: Dad wants a 3-way for Father's Day!
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Yikes.
I spread mustard on the bottom of the bowl. The 5-ways are best adding onion and beans. Placing a dollop of sour cream on top of the cheese.
*OMG I CANNOT BELIEVE MY FOOD WISH HAS BEEN GRANTED!* I feel so ... special ...
Skyline or Gold Star lol
Shabat shalom
@@Sababa442 Good Shabbos!
@@angel0island0ninja I actually like them both. I'm an equal opportunity Cincinnati Chili eater.
@@angel0island0ninja Definitely Gold Star.....it taste better and skyline is to watered down.
I’m the hillbilly of my Cincinnati chili. I can’t wait to try this. I always thought chilli and pasta was a match made in heaven 😋
The theory in Dayton is, the first time you eat it you don't like it. The second time it's OK. The third time you are addicted to it. True facts.
I was amazed how extremily experienced that wooden spoon was
John you are my center of tranquility in these times thank you
I always add a few squares of baker's dark chocolate to the chili. It makes the flavors deeper and richer and adds a bit of bitterness that works well with the cumin and allspice.
And some add cinnamon
Chocolate is not a bad thing, but NOT authentic to the original family recipe for Cincinnati chili
"Wooden spoon wielding Italian grandmother" LMFO! chef John is hilarious😂😂
FYI: A local franchise ("Dixie Chili") offers a "6-way"- sKeti, chili, onions, cheese, beans, & freshly chopped garlic.
Isn't that an orgy at that point?
Blue Ash Chili has a 6 way also. the extra option is either sliced jalapenos or fried bottle caps. Not sure what a fried bottle cap is, but it's probably pretty good. Blue Ash Chili used to have an awesome Chili Cheeseburger served on a pretzel bun but I think they took it off the menu. Big mistake...
@RodericSpode a bottle cap is a fried jalepeno.
@@slam2680sm Thanks. Next time I eat there I should try the 6 way with the bottle caps. Sounds pretty good.
Dixie Chili is the best in NKY/Tristate
Love Skyline! Used to live in Cincinnati, the crunch of the raw onion on top wi-th the cheese is awesome!
This is a 100% accurate recipie. My brother lives in Cincinnati and I always want this when I visit...Can also be served with chili beans, and/or raw yellow onions! Amazing!
You went too light on the cheese to be truly authentic.
Hah, yeah ... my first visit to Skyline I was not at all prepared for the mound of cheese they give you! It's silly. Other than that, it's usually a good bit soupier than that, but I do see Chef John commented on that at around 3:30.
@@pulykamell I'm pretty sure they use a pitchfork to mound it on with.
Make my Way a SkyWay
Nothing more American than a hint of diabetes
I remember the "Bob's Big Boy" restaurants in California had this on their menu for years, was one of my favorites.
I am a very very simple man. I see chef john's video, i click.
I saw this posted, haven't had a good 5 way in a few months, immediately went to the store for ingredients and I'm whipping it up right now!
Oh Chef John, the way you narrate your videos always cracks me up
When I was 16, I worked at the original Gold Star Chili on Beechmont Ave in Mt Washington where the original commissary was located as well. Open til 4am on Fridays and Saturdays (saw many a drunken fight, mostly women) . I once got to see the "spice room " where the magic happens and I can tell you there is over 11 different types of cinnamon in the chili. No chocolate or cocoa as is often rumored.
Anyone who grew up in that area was welcomed every morning by the smell of delicious chili hovering in the air. To this day it is still one of my favorite jobs I ever had.
Are there even 11 different types of cinnamon? I find that hard to believe that they were that exotic. By the way, there are only 4 types of cinnamon. www.cinnamonvogue.com/Types_of_Cinnamon_1.html
@@johnwright2911 , yes, there's also different grinds. But I assure you, there's at least 11 different types in there, be it grind or region it's grown in.
Also checked out your link, it specifically say "four main types" and does not give a definitive answer as to how many cinnamon varieties there actually are.
After my senior year in high school, a friend and I went up to the top of Carew tower to look over the river and the hills. It was amazing, but I swear I could smell the chili cooking down below.
My parents had a restaurant named the Canton House that used to be in front of the old El Rancho Rankin during the late 70s, early 80s. I can remember as a kid going through Beechmont and smelling Gold Star all the time. Good times.
What I always said to my wooden spoon wielding Italian grandmother...
OUCH OUCH OUCH 😂
4:41 "Probably the only way we're getting that checked off our bucket lists" nice subtle dirty joke there chef John
I laughed so hard I'm seeing stars
If this doesn't stop soon we're going to have a situation
Chef John includes at least one dirty joke or some form of sexual innuendo into every video he makes, the dirty old perve 😆
As a cincinnati native and a huge chef John fan, it makes me so increidbly proud reading the comments. Out of all of chef Johns regional recipes, i have never seen more pride in his other regional recipes. I also never knew chef john has such a following in the greatest city in the world
As a Southwestern Ohioan, I'm happy that you enjoyed making it.
As someone from Cincinnati and who lives right down the street from the best chili place in the city. I want to say this is awesome!!! I personally like my chili with a TON of chesse haha. But man this looks so good. Think I know what I want for dinner tonight.
I need this right now + 1 beer, please! 🍺😅😋
Same, but with a pitcher of beer lol 🍻
Ive been craving this...made it a few times. Shout out to pleasant ridge chili! 5 way, double turkey and gravy cheese fries...ftw
Camp Washington Chili and Blue Ash Chili, too. The independents are amazing! me: looks at schedule and flights to Cinti - it's been too long!
@@larkmacgregor3143 blue ash and camp Washington are so good! PRC is a little more divey, so to speak..lol. But living a block away was clutch.
Went to see the Reds play a few years ago when we were in town. Had the chance to get the usual hot dog and beer while there but someone had told us to look up the "Skyline Chili" vendor, so we did. Have to admit, it was one of the most unusual culinary experiences we have ever had, eating a bowl of this at a ball park, but trust me, it was well worth living through the strangeness. Meat chili piled atop a mountain of spaghetti noodles with grated cheddar cheese and hot sauce? To die for! We live in Upstate NY and we regularly make this dish at home as part of our regular rotation of meals. You MUST try this, either in Cincy or just wing it at home. Nots sure why it's called Skyline Chili, but whatever, it's delicious!
I come to this channel for 2 reasons: the recipes are always amazing and the puns.
Not only is this recipe spot on, I enjoy that even the pun was relevant to Cincinnati.
I remember the first time I was served us at someone’s house. I couldn’t believe it. It tasted so odd with that cinnamon but it grew on me
Definitely not Texas Chili... But hey, if it warms you up and fills your belly, then enjoy! I'm going to try this out this weekend!
I like both, but I definitely prefer Texas-style if given the choice. But I'm Texan by birth, so I'm a bit biased. Speaking of which, Chef John needs to do a Texas chili recipe next!
This isn’t chili as Texans think, it’s more like a topping, like a coney dog in Michigan.
@AJtheory - The best, easiest Chili Mac I've found is to make two boxes of Velveeta Shells & Cheese, and mix one regular can of Hormel into it. Toss a little minced yellow onion on top (and maybe a little super sharp grated cheddar); great for cold winter meals. (If you do one box/one can, all you taste is the chili.)
Texas chili and Cincinnati chili are two completely different things. Only the name is the same. Cincinnati "chili" is a meat sauce. While you could eat Cincinnati chili by itself in bowl that would be unusual. Texas chili is meant to be eaten that way. Cincinnati chili is a sauce and should go over spaghetti, or a hot dog, or something. I grew up in Cincinnati and lived many years in Texas and I love both "chili's".
My friend Steve, has told me all about this. So glad you posted. I’m new to it.
Although, In Milano, they eat pizza with a knife and a fork. Lol
My 11 year old has a chili cook off fundraiser this friday, we’re using your recipe. We lived in Dayton, OH from the time he was 4-9 years old so Skyline Chili was like his happy meal lol. Now we live in Georgia so we’re going to bring this to the South. Great video, very helpful! We also have a nice butcher shop to grab some grassfed beef.
That video made my mouth water! I grew up in Cincinnati with skyline chili. You were correct to make it a little Saucier. Also, You definitely need to top it with yellow mustard, oyster crackers and Tabasco. They also have the same thing except instead of spaghetti it’s a bean burrito. That is my husband’s favorite! Awesome video! Thank you so much!
Chef John, you forgot the cocoa powder. and lots of it. 😁
THANK YOU. I thought i was making this....but for now im making chili spaghetti. I'll have to revisit that one
Yes! I knew it had some kind of chocolate in it! I wonder how much we should put in.
There's actually no chocolate, this is a myth. Although it probably wouldn't hurt
🥰🥰🥰🥰 my Cincinnatian self approves of this message.
Beautiful. That cinnamon? Cincinnati Approved 👏🏾
In Texas we use Fritos instead of spaghetti
In Texas that is not chili !
vicki moraw if it’s a stand alone chili I’d say beans. When it’s being served as an ingredient to complete the meal, no beans. At least that’s how i was raised.
Chili Pie!
In Columbus it’s called a Frito pie or a "walking taco” where you just open a serving size bag of Fritos and put chili and cheese on it. Walk around fairs or whatever festivals going on eating it right out of the bag with a fork or spoon.
i made this for dinner tonight... my brother thought a mountain of cheese was good but a mountain of cheese crisps was even better! so he went about grating and baking cheese crisps to pile on top. thanks for the recipe, chef john!
I just made this, it is SO good! Thanks for sharing!
I always forget that chili spaghetti isn’t normal everywhere 😂
I grew up on this and it’s still a favorite🤤
Me too. It wasn't till my adult yrs that I found out that Cincinnati natives are the only pple that put chili with spaghetti. And I was more shocked at how unheard of it was and that out of towners hate Skyline and Gold Star.
Great video! My wife adds bakers chocolate to hers also but other than that a lot alike. Keep up the great work Chef John!!! We love your videos
Kneeludog37 Baker’s chocolate IS the secret ingredient... That’s what makes the signature taste.
Same here. I use that and it makes a difference.
There's no chocolate in Skyline or Goldstar though. Their secret ingredient is MSG in Goldstar and dried yeast in Skyline, which is the same as adding MSG.
Kneeludog37 How much chocolate does she add? My husband loves cincy chili and I’ve read where one establishment uses choc where another one doesn’t. We’re from Ohio and I’ve had it once. Shocked to see the beans were on their own and the MOUND of cheese. I hope you will reply so I can make for hubby. Thanks
@@MarshaMarsha885 she says just a tsp or 2. Like a square or 2. Makes a difference
Hell yeah! It's skyline time
We always had it with oyster crackers, too. That little bit of crunch, with the warm, spicy meat, the edge of the raw onion, creamy cheese and starchy noodles... Heaven on a plat, but it definitely takes a long time to eat, lol. As a kid I would get impatient and just want to shovel it all into my mouth.
Cincinnati Spaghetti has been in my "I cook this once a month or so" repertory and have always thought to myself, "man, I wish Chef John had a recipe for this." Thank you for answering my secret food wish, I'm making it tonight.
A five-way is chili, spaghetti, cheese, onions and beans. And yes, yours was probably a little too thick at first 😉
He needed the restaurants water stretch technique
The thicker one would be ideal for a coney
And a 5 way is the only way 👏
Skyline Chile‼️delicious ‼️ I discovered it in a Florida drive thru.‼️
Appearently there have been so many elderly people retiring to Florida from Cinci that there was a demand for it. So you have a few down there.
Actually i think the owners retired down in Ft Myers
Yes. Fort Meyers
I wanna be Chef John's intern, only getting paid in food he makes.
I really appreciate you telling us that we won't like this if we don't like the Indian Food flavor profile. I do not, so this is good information. Thanks, Chef!
Lived in Cincinnati my whole life and john you pretty much nailed it! Awesome to see you made this
This has always been my go-to recipe for hot dog chili. Works great!
xSal101x Being from the Chicago area, this is exactly what is to me as well.
Whatever RUclips did to make it so videos show up in my recommended as they're posted is a great change.
A friend of mine adds an ounce of unsweetened baking chocolate to hers and it's divine! Reminds me of molé, which I was perfectly fine with lol
Without the unsweetened chocolate it's not Cincinnati chili.
& leftover morning coffee also!
I use cocoa powder
@@scottydu81 sounds good to me, still gives the chocolatey notes
Rachelle Martin When I formulated “my” recipe, I wanted to be able to make spice packets of then. Rip the pack open and pour
Wooo!! That’s my city, baby! Skyline is an absolute classic :) thanks for the fun video Chef John!
This came up in my recommended and I just had to watch. Man, it takes me back to being in the service, the Army chefs would make this at least once a week. It really is a healthy meal, all the food groups are represented.
I "accidentally" made this once when I was drunk and just called it "Chili-Sgetti" 😋
Lol. Ive heard it called "spag-illi"
@@1erinjames lol also good!
Chill Mac
My wife makes this and I always call it Spa-Chili.
I always wait for your comments on this channel!
3 way: noodles, chili, cheese
4 way; noodles, chili, beans OR onions, cheese
5 way, noodles, chili, beans AND onions, cheese
Note: the beans are cooked in with the chili, the onions are added fresh on top
The beans are not cooked in with the chili. Ever.
That's not the way I remember it beans are not cooked with the chili also the cheese goes on before the onions
The beans aren’t cooked in. It’s a meat chili
@Danielle Anderson Because you don't want to have to make 2 batches of chili. One for the bean lovers & one for the bean haters. The beans are kept separate, & spooned over the spaghetti before the chili.
bloominglocal Don’t forget 7 way. 5 way plus green peppers and tomatoes.
My first encounter with a Cincinnati chili included the ingredient of 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder (for one pound of meat). All other ingredients are similar, except for 15-oz tomato sauce vs tomato paste. I thought that the cocoa powder was part of ALL Cincinnati chili recipes. If you ever make it again, I suggest you try it with cocoa powder.
Tim Moore Exactly. The cocoa powder adds a unique character and flavor to the chili along with the dark color.
I make it with either cocoa powder or a few pieces of unsweetened chocolate.
Or bakers choclatw
@@davewuest My recipe has the 1.5 Tbsp of cocoa powder too!
There's no chocolate or cocoa in Skyline or Goldstar though.
I’m from cincinnati and this is the most accurate video on a 3 way. But you forgot to mention cincinnati is the only place where a 3 way and corn hole are good family fun.
That is true as far North as Akron. There is a Skyline in Stow. Steubenville, Youngstown and Cleveland still don't accept this style of chili. Cornhole, however, is all the rage from the river to the lake.
John, love your recipes ... I lived in Cincinnati for 30 years and love Skyline Chili. Anxious to try yours.
That said, you need to get a grant and do a study on Cincinnati chili. It is truly part of the local culture. Twirling the spaghetti, is OK, but you are correct about not getting meat on the fork. There are several commercial varieties in Cincinnati and they basically vary on sauce thickness. It’s also important to have a “Cheese Coney” (or 2) on the side, for either an appetizer and/or desert. And as always ... Enjoy !
Cincinnatian here: no one cares about twirling the fork. Eat however brings you the most enjoyment.
👍👍😄
Is Chili the same without an oblong plate?
But remove from the small plate and place on larger plate...
Thank-you for not being Italian about this.
No@@Jalapenoman
Chef John, you're so freakin' hilarious! I love you!
The recipe is missing one ingredient... a square of unsweetened chocolate!!
that's actually important folks
And cinnamon
Authentic Cincinnati chili doesn't actually have chocolate in it. ;)
@@BA-ji1zh you're correct. It is not traditional.
@@sam7559 he mentioned cinnamon.
God bless you, Chef John. Btw 4 ways can be the 3 way with either onions or beans. 5 way is both. All 3 get oyster crackers. Never noticed there was a reason I cut and scoop, it just feels natural in those shallow dishes they give you.
Made this tonight. Even my 9 year old daughter, who is known as the pickiest eater in these parts, devoured it (without onions, though). This is a keeper. Thanks!
5 way is with beans. Much easier to eat on a plate. 😉 I am impressed with your efforts. My family is from Cincinnati and this is really close to my really old recipe I use. Thank you!
There's no chocolate in it ??
What kind of beans? I remember liking the 5 way (just visited there a few times & ate the local specialty).
@@5fingerjack pinto/red beans.
@@Codiggity369 most recipes don't call for it, only some. My recipe didn't have it. Most of the current chain restaurants in Cincinnati don't use it that I'm aware.
fleur- de-lis would you share your recipe? I saw too much salt and cumin in this recipe. Of course I don’t like cloves either. I’m guessing that there’s too much cayenne as well.
an Icky Woods reference, nice!
Since Chef Jon wasn't sure:
3-way: spaghetti, chili, cheese
4- way: spaghetti, chili, cheese, beans or diced onions
5-way: spaghetti, chili, cheese, beans, AND diced onions
The oyster crackers are basically an appetizer.
Y'know this really looks interesting. The presentation almost reminds me of a chili mac from Steak n Shake but I think the spices are completely different.....I'm gonna try this.
@@daphnepearce9411 I think your right. Their chili would be bland next to this recipe.
@@kbowler9266 Cincinnati style chili isn't for everyone, but nobody ever accused it of being bland. It's a unique food experience.
i spiritually travel to cincinnati from time to time. guy fieri's drive ins, diners & dives had an episode with dogs and chili in chicago, and cincinnati spaghettified style chili with liberal amounts of cheddar on it occurred. this looks awesome.
Someone brought this into work for a chili cook off just a week prior, I was surprised to see it on my feed so soon!
As a native Texan, I was giving this a serious side-eye when those ingredients started going in. However, it does look pretty good and since Chef John says it's good, I will have to make it
Go for it, just don't expect it to taste the same as a traditional bowl of chili. You're just getting a chance to expand on some new meal goodness!
It's not a chili (it's a meat sauce more akin to bolognese), but it is good
Us Ohioans eat just as much if not more Chili than Texans. But we have our own versions of, and this only one version of it, albeit the most popular. We do know it’s not actually chili but that’s what the Greek inventor called it for lack of a better translation, so the name stuck
Things about Cincinnati:
Destin, FL is the only beach they know
Proud to be German Catholics
“Please? I didn’t catch that.”
Chad & Tyler go to Moeller
They’re going to go to UC and Miami
To study business
And get jobs at GE
Will Crago There’s also Proctor & Gamble. ;-)
Can confirm all of this. My grandma grew up south of Cincinnati and spent her high school years there. She always says "Please?" When she doesn't understand, lives just north of Destin now, and her sister worked for Proctor and Gamble.
Westside is the best side. #cincylove
Oof i wouldn't wish giant eagle on anyone
Chef, I've been watching and enjoying you cook and also trying to do the same myself for a good while now. I have to say this has been then only upload / recipe I've looked at and thought "Nah! That just looks like something my dog sicked up last week". Now, I shan't be rushing to buy tickets to visit Cincinnati, but it sure wont stop me enjoying what you do.
What happens in Cincinnati... Can stay in Cincinnati.
Doing The Ickey Shuffle while watching this vid! Ickey Woods and the Bengals were my heros back then! Awesome name drop, Chef!