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?


No canned red chiles in chili. Use dried red chiles or pure powdered
chile. You can use canned green chiles in green chile stew however, but
not the pickled ones if you want a classic flavour.

The chipotles-in-adobo are vastly overrated. Use the dried ones instead.