Boy iz that a mystery. My Mom tole me that when I made red beans 'n rice (kinda like Popeye's), jest before ya stop cookin', add a tablespoon 'er two of cider vinegar. I dont know where she come up with that, but that iz near bout the best surprize in cookin'. Mebbe it iz the beans? Mebbe that iz why it helped yer chili....if it had beans? I like cider vinegar. All the fancy vinegar iz okay, but plain ole cider vinegar still does the job fer me. I reckon if I look at Mister Google there will be a vinegar festival somewhere. I hope it iz near a river. One of these days I jest mite drop by. I seen they got a garlic festival way out in California.coogzilla said:and a little malt vinegar to give it a little kick.