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Old 09-09-2012, 07:10 PM   #12
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Re: Good Cincinnati Chili Recipes?

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Originally Posted by yab1112 View Post
I'm gonna try this one out. Surprised that chocolate is one of the ingredients. Is that typical for Chili recipes?
Supposedly it helps balance the flavor of tomatoes. I've heard fans of tex-men chili balk at the idea of using chocolate, but what they don't realize is that chocolate is also commonly used in Mexican cuisine, with mole sauce being the prime example.
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