Chili Powder

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2020

    

Put aside the usual preground powders and commercial blends. It's time to get more out of your spice collection.

SERVES Makes about ⅓ cup

TIME 15 minutes

Chili Powder

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

This balanced all-purpose powder is mild but has perceptible smokiness and heat. The key to the best flavor was to use whole dried New Mexican chiles. Offering a mild, bright flavor with a hint of dried fruit, the whole chiles, along with o...

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