It’s always treacherous attempting an iconic, regional specialty like Cincinnati-style chili, especially when you’ve never actually had the “real thing.” People tend to be very protective of these types of dishes, and any variance from what they think the recipe should be like is generally met with a visceral condemnation. Knowing this going in, I made sure to ... to read the rest of Chef John's article about Cincinnati-Style Chili, please follow this link to become a member.)
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