Good Chili Powder...

Sunshine Kate · ‎03-10-2010

Is there a difference in brands of chili powder? What's your favorite?

TIA

Ranchergal · ‎03-10-2010

Yes, there is a difference. I don't have a favorite. Great cooks who use chili powder have said to purchase three of four different brands and use a little of each brand (mix them) when preparing a dish that requires chili powder.

FranandZoe · ‎03-09-2010

I like the McCormick ""Hot Mexican.""

HonnyBrown · ‎11-23-2013

Penzey's Chili 9000!

DH doesn't like heat, so I use that and add Penzey's Berebere to my bowl.

I also use it for Chicken Noodle Soup.

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Poodlepet2 · ‎03-09-2010

For whatever it's worth, I really thought I was in love with chili powder: I would put double the amount of whatever the recipe called for. There was a flavor I was craving, but even doubling the amount was not quite doing it for me. I was on a Rachel Ray 30 Minute Meals nag, and I noticed she used a lot of cumin, and repeatedly described it as being smoky. Don't laugh, but I was always afraid to try it because I though Poodlepett it would be spicy-I don't do heat. I made a pot of chili and restrained myself from the excessive use of chili powder, and I added cumin instead: that was my Eureka moment. No doubt there are differences between brands of any spice, but I thought I would mention this because I really thought was in love with chili powder....

FranandZoe · ‎03-09-2010

McCormick's Hot Mexican Chili Powder contains cumin but I add yet more cumin to my chili.

DoneTryin · ‎03-09-2010

I order Hatch chile powder, & hot pepper flakes, from a company in Hatch, NM.

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

I agree with Poodlepet. I always use cumin if I'm using chili powder. It gives it a little something extra without a bite.

I recently discovered organic chili powder at my supermarket and I'm hooked. Spices have gotten so pricey that I just happened to check out the organic isle one day. It was right after I read an article about the lack of quality control on spices imported. I do cook with a lot of herbs and spices so it's been a challenge to keep these in the pantry. Prices vary but it's another place to look.