Best 3 Home Made Chili Powder Alton Brown Recipes

Home made chili powder is a versatile spice blend that can be used to add depth and flavor to a variety of dishes. It's a great way to use up leftover chili peppers, and it's also a great way to add some heat to your favorite recipes. Alton Brown's recipe for homemade chili powder is a great place to start if you're new to making your own spice blends. It's easy to make and can be used in a variety of dishes, from chili to tacos to soups and stews.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST EVER HOMEMADE CHILI POWDER

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This homemade chili powder is much fresher than what you get in the store (unless you live in New Mexico or Mexico). At my house, this chili powder would only make enough to put in one batch of chili!

Provided by wildheart

Categories Tex Mex

Time 2m

Yield 1-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon dried hot pepper (of your choice)
1/2 teaspoon cumin (cominos)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash salt
1 dash ground cloves

Steps:

Mix all ingredients together.
This keeps for months on the pantry shelf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.8, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 176.9, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 4.2

CHILI POWDER

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Awesome, simple blend for chili powder. Never buy the commercial stuff again! Store refrigerated in an airtight container.

Provided by Terri

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons oregano
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
¾ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

Whisk paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 13.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 2.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

ALTON BROWN'S CHILI POWDER

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I have been using this recipe for a year or so, and it tastes great. Makes chili taste like chili and is awsome in mexican cooking. Often times I can't find all the dried chiles listed here, so I'll just mix and match, but keeping the ratio roughly the same.

Provided by ROV Chef

Categories Southwestern U.S.

Time 13m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 ancho chilies, 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

Steps:

Toast the chiles and cumin seeds in a cast iron skillet for a few minutes. Don't let them cook too long and inhale the smoke, because you'll get a nasty chemical burn in lungs, nose and throat.
let the chiles and seeds cool.
place all the ingredients into a blender and blend on the highest speed you blender can dish out.
store in an airtight jar.
be sure to wash you blender carafe a few times after doing this or you fruit smoothy or margarita will taste like chiles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 76, Carbohydrate 66.5, Fiber 22, Sugar 2.3, Protein 16.1

Tips:

To make the best chili powder, use a variety of dried chiles. This will give your chili powder a complex flavor and aroma.
Toast the dried chiles before grinding them. This will help to bring out their flavor and aroma.
Grind the dried chiles in a spice grinder or blender until they are a fine powder.
Store the chili powder in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Use chili powder to add flavor to a variety of dishes, such as chili, tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.

Conclusion:

Making your own chili powder is a great way to control the flavor and heat level of your favorite dishes. By following these tips, you can make a delicious chili powder that will add a kick to your next meal. So, what are you waiting for? Start experimenting with different chili peppers and create your own unique chili powder blend today!