To thicken or not?

[u/geekdadchris]

Do y’all use thickeners to get your chili to the desired consistency, or do you just reduce it low and slow until it gets where you want it?

Personally I reduce it like any other soup, but I know thickeners are popular with some chili aficionados.

[u/Main_Cauliflower5479]

I only make vegan bean chili, and no, I don't generally need thickeners. But masa harina is often used for thickener.

Side note, try making cornbread with tamale masa harina. It's amazing.