3 Tips for Buying the Right Chili Powder for Chili — Tips from The Kitchn

When it comes to making a really good pot of chili, there's a ton of versatility and flexibility in the ingredients you use. There is, however, one ingredient that is an absolute must no matter what kind of chili you're cooking up: chili powder.

Chili powder is the spice blend made with ground dried chiles, cumin, oregano, and a touch of garlic powder that gives a pot of chili its signature spiced, smoky aroma. But buying a jar of this basic ingredient can prove tricky because not all chili powders are created equal.

These three helpful tips will steer you in the right direction to help you buy the best jar of chili powder for your chili.

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