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Heston goes in search of the perfect chili con carne.
He joins the crowds at a Chili Cook-Off in Downtown Washington, D.C. where, amongst the various contenders, he samples the Chuck Norris Chilli, a green chili made with pork, and a chili made with chocolate.
Back in Bray, Heston taste-tests a number of dried chilis, including the Somalian Hot, before creating his own perfect blend.
Fascinated by what it is that makes us crave this painful spice, Heston takes one of his chefs for an MRI scan to discover the effect that feeding him a chili oil nine times stronger than any natural chili has on him. This unfortunate guinea pig's brain lights up like a Christmas tree! The ingredients that go into Heston's finished dish are bourbon, beef short-ribs and a curious blend of spices, all accompanied by a sour cream sorbet and sweet corn muffin.
