I am from Ohio and don’t know what Ohio Chili is.
They have Skyline Chile in Cincinnati it aint pork and it aint Chili LOL
I loved my mothers chili as a child in Ohio, now it seems suitable for hospital patients laying around, convalescing.. LOL
Its still OK but I like some spice.
Born & grew up in Cincy, love Skyline 5 way! I have some cans my brother & husband have picked up.
http://www.1001recipes2send.com/Entrees/Pork/650-Ohio_Farmhouse_Sausage_Chili.shtml
I use sage sausage and add a clove of garlic. I omit the celery and extra sage and swap out the molasses for a 1 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar and add chili powder to taste, usually 3 tablespoons or so. I use ancho chili powder. The first time I ever had sausage chili was at Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande, OH. back in the late 60s. For serving I put Tabasco, grated white cheddar cheese, sliced green onion, sliced black olives, and sour cream on the table for toppings. This is good with a wedge of cornbread!