- roast the poblano peppers - cook the bacon until crisp, remove from the pot - cook the brisket in the same pot, remove - add onions, cook until translucent - add spices and mix with the onions - deglaze the pan
- add the rest of the ingredients; leave the beans out to add towards the end of the cook - stir well to combine - let it simmer gently for at least 1 hour (better for 2-3 hrs), stirring occasionally - taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly
- make it the day before - low and slow, simmer, don't rush, give it 2-3 hours for best flavor - add beans towards the end - build layers of flavor, by browning the meat - don't overdo the spices, taste and adjust - finish with a splash of lime juice
- as is in a bowl with toppings of your choice - atop twice baked potato - in a bread bowl - add broth and make it to a soup - serve for breakfast with an egg - serve with hash or fries