Made some Ancho chili powder today

Carolina Q

I was out of stock and couldn't find any close by. Then I remembered the stash of whole anchos in the pantry! Grabbed 5 of them, cut them open, dumped the seeds and laid 'em out in a sheet pan. Into a 300° oven for a bit and then into a blender. Made about 2 1/2 oz which should last me a while... unless I make chili.

Easy enough to do. I recall some folks were having trouble finding the powder so I thought I'd mention this. Even I can find anchos, way up here, even if I can't always find the powder.

Time for some coffee rub chicken

http://www.texascooking.com/features/jun97chilepowder.htm

WeberWho

I made some rib rub with some fresh ancho chilies a month or so ago.   The recipe asked for fresh ancho so I stopped at the local Mexican market.  I did the same.  Baked, dumped the seeds, and chopped in the food processor.  Fun technique for the little work it took

pescadorzih

I did the same as I was out of ancho powder for coffee rub. Almost forgot I had some in the pantry.

Carolina Q

I don't recall what I paid for the whole anchos, but I just looked at the Spice House and whole chiles are more expensive than ground. Would have thought the opposite. Same at Penzey's. Maybe I'll just buy some poblanos and dry those Cheaper to drive to Texas and buy pre-ground at Mickey's H.E.B.!!