BHA & BHT Free Chili Powder Blend
Most store-bought chili powders are a minefield for anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives — BHA and BHT show up in commercial spice blends more often than you'd expect, hiding in plain sight on ingredient labels. Making your own from scratch is the cleanest workaround, and this blend proves it doesn't have to be complicated. Ancho chile powder brings a deep, earthy richness, while smoked and sweet paprika layer in warmth and color that no packet from the spice aisle can quite match. Ground cumin and coriander add that signature savory backbone, and a touch of cayenne gives it just enough heat to keep things interesting. Everything gets whisked together in a single bowl — no cooking, no special equipment, just pure spice blending at its simplest. Stored in an airtight jar, it keeps for up to six months, so you can batch it once and reach for it all season long. Once you taste the difference in your next pot of chili or taco night, going back to the pre-made stuff will feel like a serious downgrade.
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12 servings
- 3 tbsp ancho chile powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the ancho chile powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, and fine salt to a small bowl.
- 2
Whisk or stir until the spices are evenly combined and no streaks of individual spices remain.
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