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Originally Posted by coronabarb
I always put tomatoes in my chili 'cause that's how I like it.  I also like a blend of different dried/ground chiles like pasilla, ancho, chipotle powder, cayenne, etc. Not just the 'chili powder' in the little jar. I've read that cascabel is good...anyone try that? Don't think I have seeds for it but would love to grow it. My daughter is growing garlic this year and that is a must too. I love to cook it a long time.
On another note, we are getting a lamb order this week - 66 pounds. Does lamb lend itself to a chili? |
Only if you are a shepherd.
No on a serious note Barb you simply have to make your own chili powder.
I dont premix the stuff but here is what I use.
Fresh ground cumin I keep in mason jars in the freezer.
Fresh ground Guajillo chilis.
Fresh ground Chili Arbole.
Onion powder garlic powder and a little salt.
That is all you need if you want to add tomatoes then so be it, that is why I use V8 juice instead of tomatoes or tomato sauce.
If I were to use any tomato at all it would be tomato puree.
I do not want chunks of tomato in chili.
Worth