Pure Chili Powder Vs. Blend

Jbomb · 04-03-2013, 03:12 PM

I recently ordered Steven Raichlen's BBQ Bible Suaces Rubs and Marinades.
While doing some research on rubs I have noticed it keeps saying for chili powder to use pure chili powder not a blend. Can anyone explain why this is? I am assuming maybe for consistancy but not sure. And is it really a big deal? Thanks

Mark · 04-03-2013, 03:16 PM

pure chile powder has one ingredient: chile.

Otherwise "chile powder" likely includes (at a minimum) chile, cumin, & garlic; as you will see when you read the package.

superlazy · 04-03-2013, 03:21 PM

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landarc · 04-03-2013, 03:22 PM

I buy both.

I like the ease of using chili powder, if you find a brand you like (I like Gebhardts) it makes a quick seasoning rather easier.

I also keep chile powder, which is powdered chiles, of a few different types, for when I want a specific flavor. These are pure powdered chiles, no additives or other spices.

Jbomb · 04-03-2013, 03:28 PM

I guess I should have looked at the back of the bottle. I didn't expect other things than chili's. i suppose if I am mixing my own rubs I don't need extra things added without my knowing or the quantaties. Especially salt.

mwmac · 04-03-2013, 03:30 PM

Pendery's has been a favorite for me....pure ground chiles: http://www.penderys.com/ground-chile.html and blended... http://www.penderys.com/best-chile-blend.html

04-03-2013, 03:12 PM	#1
Jbomb On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: Carbon Cliff, IL	Pure Chili Powder Vs. Blend I recently ordered Steven Raichlen's BBQ Bible Suaces Rubs and Marinades. While doing some research on rubs I have noticed it keeps saying for chili powder to use pure chili powder not a blend. Can anyone explain why this is? I am assuming maybe for consistancy but not sure. And is it really a big deal? Thanks

04-03-2013, 03:16 PM	#2
Mark somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-13-03 Location: St. Peters MO: 38.786730,-90.642551 Name/Nickname : Mark	pure chile powder has one ingredient: chile. Otherwise "chile powder" likely includes (at a minimum) chile, cumin, & garlic; as you will see when you read the package. __________________ Dr. Mark (STL) Ph.D. (honorary) Bovine $hitology A thin line separates paranoia from an acute understanding of reality.

04-03-2013, 03:21 PM	#3
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04-03-2013, 03:22 PM	#4
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	I buy both. I like the ease of using chili powder, if you find a brand you like (I like Gebhardts) it makes a quick seasoning rather easier. I also keep chile powder, which is powdered chiles, of a few different types, for when I want a specific flavor. These are pure powdered chiles, no additives or other spices. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

04-03-2013, 03:30 PM	#6
mwmac is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-13-08 Location: boise, id	Pendery's has been a favorite for me....pure ground chiles: http://www.penderys.com/ground-chile.html and blended... http://www.penderys.com/best-chile-blend.html __________________ 22" WSM, 18" WSM, 26" Weber, Weber Performer, MBH's, WGA

04-03-2013, 03:28 PM	#5
Jbomb On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: Carbon Cliff, IL	I guess I should have looked at the back of the bottle. I didn't expect other things than chili's. i suppose if I am mixing my own rubs I don't need extra things added without my knowing or the quantaties. Especially salt.