Chili Powder

Chili Powder

I seem to use chili powder a lot. It never seems to have much flavor so I end up using half the bottle to get the flavor I want. I read a few recipes and came up with this one. You could use different chili's and make it as mild or hot as you want. Of course I had to use dried chipotles because I put them in everything lately.

This made it pretty spicy, next time I might use more ancho's and less of the arobols.

5 dried chipotles

2 dried ancho chili's

5 dried arobol chili's

2 T whole cumin seed, I toasted these for a few minutes in a dry pan, just until they smell good

2 T dried oregano

2 T garlic powder, not garlic salt

Blend in blender until powdered. THIS IS IMPORTANT, do NOT remove lid until dust has settled, just leave it alone for a few minutes or you will breathe chili dust in and it can be hot!

Here is an easy crock pot chicken recipe that I use chili powder in.

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

2 cloves garlic chopped or crushed

1 T chili powder, or to taste

1-2 chipotles in adobo sauce, you can also add some of the sauce from the can

salt and pepper to taste

Cook on high for 4 hours or until shreds easily

This recipe is from martha, she adds salsa to it also but we like it just like this.