What sizes and prices do the spice packets come in?
Our chili spice comes in 4-oz packets, sold in packs of 5 ($29.95), 10 ($49.95), 30 ($129.95) and 50 ($189.95). Shipping in the US is free. The 10-pack ships as two 5-packs in one box.
How much chili does one packet make?
One 4-oz packet makes 2 quarts (64 oz) of chili, about 8–10 servings.
What else do I need to make the chili?
1 spice packet, 2 lbs of lean ground beef (up to 80/20), 6 oz of tomato paste, 2 tsp of red wine vinegar, 2 bay leaves and 8 cups of cold filtered water. Spaghetti, finely shredded cheddar cheese, onions and beans are optional toppings.
How do I make it?
Put 8 cups of cold filtered water in a stock pot. Add the ground beef and break it up with a fork. Stir in the tomato paste, spice packet, red wine vinegar and bay leaves. Bring it to a boil over high heat, stirring, then simmer on medium for 80–90 minutes until it thickens. Take out the bay leaves and let it cool. For the best flavor, chill it overnight, then reheat and serve it over spaghetti or on a hot dog. Every order includes a printed instruction sheet.
What is a 3-way?
A 2-way is spaghetti topped with chili. A 3-way adds shredded cheddar cheese. A 4-way adds onions or beans to a 3-way, and a 5-way adds both. A coney is a hot dog on a bun with mustard, chili, chopped onions and cheese.
What’s in the spice blend?
It’s a blend of 15 spices, made fresh with all-natural ingredients and no preservatives. Ingredients: chili pepper, salt, onion, spices, brown sugar, cinnamon, garlic, cocoa powder, silicon dioxide. It contains no dextrose, corn syrup, starch or soybean oil. The recipe comes from a Greek pasta dish that immigrants brought to America in the early 1900s.
How much does shipping cost, and how long does it take?
Shipping is free anywhere in the United States. Orders ship within 1–3 business days and usually arrive 3–7 business days after they ship. You’ll get a tracking number by email when your order ships.
Do you ship outside the United States?
Email orders@cincinnatichilicompany.com for international orders and rates. Import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility.
Can I return spice packets?
For food safety, spice packets are final sale and can’t be returned. If your order arrives damaged, wrong or short, or is lost in transit, tell us within 30 days and send a photo. We’ll send a free replacement or give you a full refund. Email orders@cincinnatichilicompany.com or call (407) 745-1130.
Can restaurants and other businesses order?
Yes. Businesses order online at shop.cincinnatichilicompany.com the same way as anyone else, with free shipping to all 50 states. The 30-pack and 50-pack are the best value per packet for restaurants, food trucks, bars and shops.
Do you sell bulk packets for restaurants or stores?
Yes. We sell 20-oz bulk packets to restaurants, food trucks and distributors. Call (407) 745-1130 for wholesale pricing.