Penzey's and Mild Bill's Both Say Chili Peppers, Not Chile Peppers

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 04-04-2013, 07:12 AM

I just noticed that both companies, who should know, say "chili" peppers on their web sites. Is the use of the "chile" spelling for peppers, which we seem to agree on here, something new?

We all know that Chile is a country and chili con carne is spelled with an "i", but the proper spelling of chile/chili for peppers now has me confused.

Oh yeah, it's Red Hot Chili Peppers for the band name too.

Ron_L · 04-04-2013, 07:34 AM

OK Mr. Smarty Pants...

Explain this...

I just saw this on Facebook and it was posted by the folks who run "Chilli" fest.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 04-04-2013, 07:40 AM

Landarc is our Resident 'splainer, not me.

But, I think I have found a potential answer. Chile is the Spanish spelling and chili is English spelling.

CharredApron · 04-04-2013, 08:11 AM

International Chili Society, they ought to know!

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 04-04-2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Hometruckin

International Chili Society, they ought to know!

That is for Chili Con Carne which we all agree on, not the peppers, where I am confused.

Hey, wait, if the Spanish spelling is chile then chili con carne makes no sense. Dang.

Gnaws on Pigs · 04-04-2013, 08:29 AM

I've always thought that "chili" was a spicy stew-like dish made of ground meat, peppers, beans, and such; and that "chile" was a hot pepper, and that "Chile" was a country.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 04-04-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gnaws on Pigs

I've always thought that "chili" was a spicy stew-like dish made of ground meat, peppers, beans, and such; and that "chile" was a hot pepper, and that "Chile" was a country.

I believe your understanding is what most Brethren agree upon, including me. I just point out in this thread, however, that two of the best spice supply companies, don't. That is what now has me confused.

jmoney7269 · 04-04-2013, 08:34 AM

I have always thought chili powder was a blend of garlic, onion, salt, oregano, cumin and pure ground CHILE powder.

Gnaws on Pigs · 04-04-2013, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jmoney7269

I have always thought chili powder was a blend of garlic, onion, salt, oregano, cumin and pure ground CHILE powder.

Me too- in other words, seasoning for making chili.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 04-04-2013, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jmoney7269

I have always thought chili powder was a blend of garlic, onion, salt, oregano, cumin and pure ground CHILE powder.

Go look for ground chile powder at Mild Bill's or Penzey's and you will share my confusion.

NickTheGreat · 04-04-2013, 08:43 AM

I'm just a poor boy from a poor family, but I have never heard of chile peppers.

From Wikipedia (it's not letting me post the link)

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The chili pepper (also chile pepper or chilli pepper, from Nahuatl chīlli ['t͡ʃiːlːi]) is the fruit[1] of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The term in British English and in Australia, New Zealand, India,[2] Malaysia and other Asian countries is just chilli without "pepper".

Gnaws on Pigs · 04-04-2013, 08:47 AM

It's rainy and chilly here today.

HeSmellsLikeSmoke · 04-04-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron_L

OK Mr. Smarty Pants...

Explain this...

I just saw this on Facebook and it was posted by the folks who run "Chilli" fest.

Ron, I just ran across this on Wikipedia

"The chili pepper (also chile pepper or chilli pepper, from Nahuatl chīlli ['t͡ʃiːlːi]) is the fruit[1] of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The term in British English and in Australia, New Zealand, India,[2] Malaysia and other Asian countries is just chilli without "pepper"."

Captain Stupid · 04-04-2013, 08:52 AM

What about Chilly Willy?

superlazy · 04-04-2013, 07:54 PM

Didn't I just post this in another thread?
http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penze...zeysancho.html

04-04-2013, 07:12 AM	#1
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	Penzey's and Mild Bill's Both Say Chili Peppers, Not Chile Peppers I just noticed that both companies, who should know, say "chili" peppers on their web sites. Is the use of the "chile" spelling for peppers, which we seem to agree on here, something new? We all know that Chile is a country and chili con carne is spelled with an "i", but the proper spelling of chile/chili for peppers now has me confused. Oh yeah, it's Red Hot Chili Peppers for the band name too. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

04-04-2013, 07:34 AM	#2
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	OK Mr. Smarty Pants... Explain this... I just saw this on Facebook and it was posted by the folks who run "Chilli" fest. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

04-04-2013, 07:40 AM	#3
HeSmellsLikeSmoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-02-07 Location: Warren, Vermont	Landarc is our Resident 'splainer, not me. But, I think I have found a potential answer. Chile is the Spanish spelling and chili is English spelling. __________________ Jim - Another transplanted Texan Former KCBS CBJ Large and Medium Big Green Eggs , Black 18.5" WSM, Blue Weber Performer - Stainless, Green Weber OTG Kettle , Brinkmann SnP Pro, and a Stainless UDS. One retired Portable Kitchen grill. Red Thermapen, Maverick ET-732, EdgePro Apex Sharpener. Avatar is the original 1951 Weber Kettle

04-04-2013, 08:11 AM	#4
CharredApron Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-24-13 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida	International Chili Society, they ought to know! __________________ Proud recipient of the coveted "Aussie Lamb Farker Tick of Approval" Award

04-04-2013, 08:29 AM	#6
Gnaws on Pigs is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-22-10 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC	I've always thought that "chili" was a spicy stew-like dish made of ground meat, peppers, beans, and such; and that "chile" was a hot pepper, and that "Chile" was a country. __________________ ...Half a yard full of crap to cook on like everybody else... Slow-to-average-speed [COLOR=dimgray]GRAY[/COLOR] Wal-Mart thermometer Just a hungry hillbilly lookin for a dead critter to cook Four [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/group.php?groupid=39"]Zeros[/URL] in one [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=86"][COLOR=red]throwdown[/COLOR][/URL][COLOR=red],[/COLOR] baby! :bow:

04-04-2013, 08:34 AM	#8
jmoney7269 Banned Join Date: 02-07-11 Location: brenham, texas	I have always thought chili powder was a blend of garlic, onion, salt, oregano, cumin and pure ground CHILE powder.

04-04-2013, 08:47 AM	#12
Gnaws on Pigs is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-22-10 Location: Smoky Mountains, NC	It's rainy and chilly here today. __________________ ...Half a yard full of crap to cook on like everybody else... Slow-to-average-speed [COLOR=dimgray]GRAY[/COLOR] Wal-Mart thermometer Just a hungry hillbilly lookin for a dead critter to cook Four [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/group.php?groupid=39"]Zeros[/URL] in one [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=86"][COLOR=red]throwdown[/COLOR][/URL][COLOR=red],[/COLOR] baby! :bow:

04-04-2013, 08:52 AM	#14
Captain Stupid Got Wood. Join Date: 06-11-11 Location: Dallas TX	What about Chilly Willy?

04-04-2013, 07:54 PM	#15
superlazy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-16-12 Location: Trevor,wi	Didn't I just post this in another thread? http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penze...zeysancho.html __________________ 18.5 WSM, Weber genesis,little pig grill,Pit Boss Memphis Ultimate,Masterbuilt Gravity Series 1050