On Wed 28 Sep 2005 02:23:06a, Andy wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> The flavor found in canned chili and in canned "chili beans" eludes
>> me.
>>
>> When I make my own chili recipe it's flavored with onion, garlic,
>> chili powder, cumin, coriander, Mexican oregano and a bay leaf. It's
>> a good basic chili and we like it.
>>
>> However, the canned products have a very different flavor and almost
>> all brands taste quite similar. The list of ingredients on the cans,
>> of course, just say "and spices".
>>
>> Anyone have an idea what makes up this flavor?
>>
>> TIA
>
>
> What about that "adobo sauce" they use in cans of chipotle peppers and
> elsewhere??
>
> Andy
>

Now, there's a thought! Also, I have adobo seasoning from Penzey's but
never tried it in chli. I'll have to give that a shot.

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Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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