Keyword: AB's Chili Powder, Condiments, Gluten-Free, Make-Ahead, Mexican, Tex-Mex
AB's Chili Powder
ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutesminutes
Yield: 8tablespoons
Dried chiles, cumin, and smoked paprika add smoky spice to this flavorful homemade chili powder. Sometime around 1890, a spice mix called "chili powder" hit the market. Some blends are ok, some... are not. Either way, you're better off making your own, especially if you're looking for a tasty bowl of red. This recipe first appeared in Season 8 of Good Eats.Photo by Lynne Calamia
3dried cascabel chiles, stemmed, seeded, and sliced
3dried arbol chiles, stemmed, seeded, and sliced
2tablespoonswhole cumin seeds
2tablespoonsgarlic powder
1tablespoondried oregano
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
Specialized Hardware
Blender
ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutesminutes
Yield: 8tablespoons
Procedure
Place all of the chiles and the cumin into a medium saute pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, moving the pan around constantly, until you begin to smell the cumin toasting, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside and cool completely.
Once cool, place the chiles and cumin into the carafe of a blender along with the garlic powder, oregano, and paprika. Process until a fine powder is formed. Allow the powder to settle for at least a minute before removing the lid of the carafe. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.