James Silverton wrote:
> "Scott" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>> On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:21:29 -0600, Scott wrote:
>>>
>>>> My chili is about to get a major makeover and one thing I'm debating
>>>> is chopping up my own fresh peppers vs. using canned.
>>>> I'm using 2lbs of meat.
>>>> Jalapeno and serrano peppers(1/8 cup each): should I use fresh
>>>> chopped or canned peppers in vinegar? Will the vinegar mess up the
>>>> chili?
>>>> Anaheim peppers(1/3 cup): isn't canned chopped green chiles the same?
>>>> Also what do you think of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce?
>>>
>>> It won't taste like chili unless you use dried chiles.
>>>
>>> -sw
>>
>> Well I'm also going to keep on using chili powder (not as much) which
>> is grounded dried peppers so does that count?
>
> Why not if you like it? The usual problem is that "chili powder" as
> opposed to "ground chillies" contains cumin and you are losing control
> of the amount of that.
>
>
>

I know what you mean but I plan on using cumin anyways so I can always
adjust.