re: [CH] Making Chile powders?

Dave Sacerdote (davesas@tiac.net)
Wed, 03 Feb 1999 11:31:41 -0500

>Is there any special way to make the powder from them

I asked a similar question not too long ago, because I wasn't ending up
with "powder", I was getting "chunks."  Just about *everyone* recommended
that I get one of those small electric coffee grinders and reserve it just
for peppers.  They work GREAT!!  But I would caution you to use it in front
of an exhaust fan, because when you open it up it's like getting hit in the
face with pepper spray. <g>  (The voice of experience, heh heh...)

>Penzeys Spices sells Ancho chile powder (stock #42019), for $8.40 per pound
>Jalapeno powder (#41641), $5.99 per 4 oz
>Chipotle Powder (#51444), $8.49 per 4 oz
>
>They are located in Wisconsin.  Phone number 414-679-7207
>www.penzeys.com
>
>I've used their stuff for years, and have a kitchen spice rack full of their
>goodies.  HIghly recommended.
>
>Jeff Johnson

They not only have the powders, but also a pretty decent selection of whole
dried peppers, too, for grinding your own powders.  I've done business with
them for years, too, and can add my recommendation to Jeff's.  

[Insert usual disclaimer here - I'm not connected with the company, just
another happy customer, etc.]

Dave
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