Well written chingador, I always enjoy seeing a new perspective on the art of creating the ultimate pot of red. I am sending my brothers in Houston a request to send me a bottle of the Fiesta pinto bean seasoning and maybe some more ranch style beans. (I have one can left from my last visit, usually just serve that on the side for folks that have to have beans with their chili....) I am familiar with all the other spices except for the Aleppo pepper, hope to find that locally. Nice job, great looking pot of Texas Red and I am sure it tastes even better.!!