Black Pepper Free Chili Powder Blend
Making your own spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you reach for it. This version layers ancho chile powder, cumin, two kinds of paprika, and a touch of cayenne for a blend that's smoky, earthy, and just the right amount of warm. For anyone who needs to avoid black pepper, store-bought chili powders are a minefield — many blends sneak it in without much fanfare on the label, making this homemade approach a genuinely smart swap. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so you know exactly what's going into your food. The smoked and sweet paprika combo does a lot of heavy lifting, giving you that deep, complex flavor you'd expect from a great chili powder without any of the heat that black pepper brings. Whisk everything together, pour it into a jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to six months and works beautifully in chilis, marinades, tacos, and beyond.
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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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