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Good Chili Powder...

Sunshine Kate — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:25:38 GMT

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

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Ranchergal — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:32:40 GMT

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.

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FranandZoe — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:38:25 GMT

I like the McCormick ""Hot Mexican.""

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HonnyBrown — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:14:28 GMT

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 — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:26:24 GMT

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....

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FranandZoe — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:52:24 GMT

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

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DoneTryin — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:54:09 GMT

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

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Fressa — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:53:42 GMT

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.

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okaywitheasypay — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:57:21 GMT

Mexene

I add a bit of cumin also.

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chickenbutt — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 16:51:13 GMT

There was one called 'Grandma's Spanish Seasoning' that I bought for many years. I think they stopped making it (but I still have some).

I would go with Penzey's. I use the Penzey's taco seasoning mix in place of chili powder also, and it's good.

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Nightowlz — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 17:58:40 GMT

I like Penzey's. I buy from Penzey's, Simply Organic or Frontier Organic spices. Penzey's spices are really good but I don't think they are organic. Spices do make a difference. When I was making French toast with cinnamon from Penzey's you could really smell it vs. regular store bought cinnamon.

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oceantown — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:15:13 GMT

One time I realized I did not have enough chili powder for a recipe so I did a quick search for a homemade substitute.

I made this and from then on I have been making my own chili powder. I don't use the entire 2 tsp garlic powder. I use less.

http://southernfood.about.com/od/seasoningrecipes/r/bl30420j.htm

Chili Powder Seasoning Blend

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon paprika

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon oregano

2 teaspoons garlic powder

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container.