Chili Powder Spice Mix

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No salt. No msg. No additives. Just a flavorful blend of chiles and spices. Use when making your best chili.

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Steps

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Stem and deseed dried chiles and break into large pieces.

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Toast dried chile pieces in an ungreased iron skillet for about 1 minute , or until just fragrant.

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Remove chiles and set aside to cool.

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Over low heat , toast cumin , coriander , and cloves in the iron skillet for about 2-3 minutes or until they become aromatic.

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Set aside in a small dish to cool.

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Grind the chile pieces in a spice grinder or small coffee mill and set in a bowl.

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Grind the toasted spices and oregano the same way and add to the bowl , and stir.

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Regrind the mixture to a fine powder.

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Blend the paprika and red pepper into the chili powder if you are using them.

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Store mixture in an airtight container away from light and heat.

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Use within 6 months for best flavor.

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Ingredients

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dried chilies, dried ancho chiles, dried mulato chiles, pasilla chiles, dried guajillo chilies, chipotle chiles, dried chile pequins, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, whole cloves, dried mexican oregano, mild paprika