Cincinnati Chili

Heat a 12-quart heavy stockpot and add the oil. Saute the pork, beef, onions, garlic, cumin seeds, chili powder and bay leaves until the meat is barely browned and the onions clear. Drain the fat and discard.

Add the remaining ingredients, including the beans, and bring to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are very tender. You may need to add water to the dish as it cooks.

Now you must decide if you are to have it one, two, three, four or five way. You might even think up a sixth way! The additional condiments that you may want are cooked spaghetti, grated Cheddar cheese and chopped onions.