AB's Chili Powder

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2004

Show: Good EatsEpisode: The Big Chili

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (78)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(78)

Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
approximately 3/4 cup

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 15 min

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Ingredients

3 ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and sliced
3 cascabel chiles, stemmed, seeded and sliced
3 dried arbol chiles, stemmed, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

Place all of the chiles and the cumin into a medium nonstick saute pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, moving the pan around constantly, until you begin to smell the cumin toasting, approximately 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.

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Comments & Reviews

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Tim Round Rock, TX 01-18-2010
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Used this in a pinch and I will never go to storebought again!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was making tacos for my family tonight and I was out of storebought chili powder. I used a few alternate smoked chiles but... pretty much used this recipe. It was AWESOME! My picky-eater oldest son loved it and went back for thirds. Since this was so easy, I'll be making this fresh from now on everytime I have a need for chili powder. Thanks again Alton!Read more
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Justin Lincoln, NE 01-16-2010
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Woo hoo
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love it is so grate. i have my own dry rub for my ribs that has chili powder in it and it was grate befor but now with... this home made chili powder makes it 100 times better!!!!!!!!!!Read more
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Jill Amarillo, TX 12-30-2009
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Brilliant!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is better than ANYTHING you can buy premade!!
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Steve oswego, IL 12-23-2009
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wins every time
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made 5 different chili recipes including the pressure cooker recipe from same episode with this chili powder and won... every time. Everyone asks what is your secret to winning with all different recipes--answer, make your own chili powder and use this recipe!Read more
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Jennifer Madison, WI 12-22-2009
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Great Present!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I mixed up the chilis a bit and used Pasilla, Guajillo, Cascabel, and Ancho with a few extra spices thrown in for fun. ... Thanks for the idea. This will be a great Christmas present!Read more
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Leah Wasilla, AK 12-18-2009
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Helps to see it first
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I actually made this with fresh chilis-cooked them about 12 minutes in saute pan with the cumin (did see the episode, just... read the recipie) BUT i put it all in my dehydrator over night then ground. It's even better than using the dried store bought, Also used my own smoked paprika. Get lots of requests from friends for itRead more