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autumn/winter essentials: chili, chili spice mix

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Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

I use chili spice mixes in a lot of recipes; however, this is the mix that I like to use when making a nice pot of chili. And, as I pen these words, we are only a scant 2 days until Autumn. It has heat, it as kick, but it will not bowl you over. It is a great spice mix with plenty of hearty flavor to keep you warm on those cold Autumn/Winter evenings. When you make your favorite chili, and it calls for X number of tablespoons of chili powder, just substitute an equal amount of this recipe. You will not be sorry. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For autumn/winter essentials: chili, chili spice mix

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 4 oz
    dried pasilla chile’s
  • 4 oz
    dried guajillo chile’s
  • 3 oz
    dried ancho chile’s
  • 1 Tbsp
    smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp
    cumin powder
  • 1 tsp
    white pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tsp
    dehydrated onions
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • OPTIONAL ITEMS
  • 1 Tbsp
    masa harina

How To Make autumn/winter essentials: chili, chili spice mix

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    If you do not have access to dried chilies, you can always use the store-bought, pre-ground variety. However, Amazon does sell these items, and the mix will taste better if you use whole chilies and grind them yourself.
  • 3
    If you want the mix to have deeper, richer flavor, after you stem and remove the seeds from the chili’s, place them in a hot dry pan for a bit. The heat will bring out more of the chili flavor. Or, you could put them in a 250f (120c) oven for about 20 – 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 5
    Cut the chilies open and remove the seeds and the stems.
  • 6
    Add all of the ingredients to a spice, or really good blender (I use a Vitamix).
  • 7
    Mix until a powder. Blend-Baby-Blend.
  • 8
    Store in a glass jar with a good lid, in a cool dry place, as you would any other spices.
  • 9
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    10
    Use in any recipe that calls for chili powder, but especially a nice pot of chili. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    11
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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