Dr Pepper Chili

Ingredients

• 3 pounds ground beef
  
• 3 pounds ground pork
  
• 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
  
• 2 large onions, chopped
  
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
  
• 3 tablespoons red pepper
  
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 teaspoon oregano
  
• 1 tablespoon cumin
  
• 6 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 2 8-oz. cans tomatoes)
  
• 1 small can green chilies
  
• 2 teaspoons salt
  
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  
• 2 12-oz. cans Dr Pepper
  
• 2 cups water
  
• 4 tablespoons chicken stock
  
• 2 cans kidney beans, drained 
  
• 2 jalapeños, finely diced
  
• 1 6-oz. can tomato paste
  
• 8 tablespoons chili powder