Mine is pretty close to Charlies except 4 or 5 cans of beer and only add 2. No water and add a few cans of kidney beans. No pork sasuage or cubed meat. I use ground venison and venison sasuage. I lay off the chili peppers and go for more low to medium chili powder. Brings up the flavor without being to hot. Guess I will make some this weekend.