Where do Don Juan’s Chiles come from?

Where do Don Juan’s Chiles come from?

Just like so many other family-owned companies, Don Juan Chiles started out in a kitchen. Initially, homemade burritos and tamales were founders Dinah & Rene Vizcarra Senior’s only product, but their flavors and spices proved to be so enjoyable that the pair had the idea to start selling spices. And then corn husks. And then chiles. Now, the business that started in their kitchen has over 250 different products and supplies essential ingredients to retailers, restaurants, and families. Don Juan Chiles has become the go-to destination to buy dried chiles online, along with all the other high-quality ingredients they need to create authentic Mexican dishes.

Where do our chiles come from?

Before you buy chiles, you might want to know where they come from. After all, chiles need to be grown in specific locations that receive lots of sunlight to warm the soil in order them to have the color, taste, and heat you love. Most other essential ingredients required for creating flavorful and spicy Mexican dishes also need to be grown in places that receive a lot of sun in warm climates. To provide truly authentic ingredients, all of our chiles and other products are sourced from places that provide optimal growing conditions.

Here’s where we get some of our most popular ingredients from:

·      Guajillo Hot Chiles sourced from Mexico

·      Arbol Chiles sourced from India

·      Bay Leaves sourced from India

·      Oregano sourced from Mexico

·      Cinnamon sticks from Sri Lanka

Buy chiles and more online from Don Juan Chiles today

At Don Juan Chiles, we know that when you’re looking to buy dried chiles online, you care about where they come from. Knowing where your food comes from allows you to take ownership of it and enhances your enjoyment of the dishes you make. When you buy chiles from us, you can have confidence knowing you’re getting a product grown in optimal conditions, making it stronger and more colorful than most others.

Shop our selection of authentic Mexican ingredients today and enjoy free shipping on all orders

Don Juan Chiles Best Sellers

Don Juan Chiles Best Sellers

Today, Don Juan Chiles is the go-to destination for families, restaurants, and retailers to buy dried chiles online, along with all the other essential ingredients needed to craft authentic, flavorful, and spicy Mexican dishes. But it wasn’t always that way. Our founders, Dinah & Rene Vizcarra Senior, began their family business by selling the burritos and tamales they made in their kitchen to construction workers on their lunch break. They decided to shift the direction of their business to focus more on providing ingredients like chiles, spices, herbs, and more after receiving feedback on the authentic flavor of their creations. Now, we sell over 250 different products and are always looking to expand our selection.

Here you’ll find some of the best-selling authentic Mexican ingredients from our expansive selection. When our customers buy chiles from us, Guajillo Chiles and Arbol Chiles are some of the most popular. We have two types of Guajillo Chiles – the original and the hot. The Guajillo Original Chile is fruity and sweet with a mild heat that works great in marinades, sauces, and moles. Guajillo Hot Chiles have been allowed more time to mature before being dried, giving them a more fruity and sweet heat that is reminiscent of berry and pine. It’s a great spicy chile to use in pastes, butters, and meat rubs. The Arbol Chile is fiery, spicy, and pungent with a kick of natural grassy flavor. Use them in soups, sauces, salsas, pickle brines, and even as a flavor additive for vodka.

While chiles are primarily what we’re known for, people don’t just buy dried chiles online from Don Juan Chiles. Some of our best-selling products also include bay leaves, oregano, and cinnamon sticks. Even one or two bay leaves can add some flavor to a stew, and they’re a great compliment to a variety of savory dishes. Oregano is commonly used in everything from burritos and tacos to moles and sauces, and we source ours from Mexico rather than the Mediterranean like most are used to. Cinnamon sticks are typically used in horchata and coffee, but they can also make your home smell nice and festive during the holidays.

Here at Don Juan Chiles, we provide free shipping on all orders! Shop our best sellers today.

assortment of spices, ground chile

Don Juan Chiles Health and Beauty Uses

Health and Beauty Uses

While most of Don Juan Chiles’ products are focused on cooking, some of our ingredients are often used for other purposes — especially for health and beauty. Here, we’d like to discuss the benefits of three key products: alum rock, cayenne pepper, and rosemary.

Alum Rock

Alum rock (also known as potassium alum) is a natural mineral salt that has been used for centuries for various purposes. Some people believe that it has antiseptic and astringent properties that can be beneficial for skin health. It’s commonly used as a natural deodorant as it can inhibit the growth of odor-causing bacteria. Additionally, alum rock is believed to help soothe razor burn and reduce skin irritation.

Cayenne Pepper

The DIY Cayenne Pepper mask is a popular at-home beauty treatment that’s been gaining popularity in recent years. It’s suggested that the capsaicin in cayenne pepper can help stimulate blood circulation and increase hair growth. However, it’s important to note that the use of cayenne pepper on the scalp can cause a burning sensation, and people with sensitive skin should approach this treatment with caution.

Rosemary

Rosemary is a fragrant herb that’s frequently used in cooking flavorful dishes, but it also benefits hair health. Some people believe that rosemary oil can help improve hair growth, prevent dandruff, and soothe an itchy scalp. While there isn’t enough scientific evidence to support these claims, many people have reported positive results from using rosemary oil for their hair.

Find These Products at Don Juan Chiles

Don Juan Chiles offers a range of products that have multiple uses, including health and beauty benefits. Alum rock, cayenne pepper, and rosemary are just a few examples of how natural ingredients can be used beyond cooking. Browse our products today and find the right solutions for your health and beauty at Don Juan Chiles.

Easy Spicy Mango Margarita

Mango Margarita

A mango margarita is the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, salty, and spicy while still being incredibly refreshing! The cocktail has a distinctly tropical feel, and the mango’s tart and tangy sweetness pair well with the savory and spice.

This mango margarita is also incredibly easy to make, taking just 5-10 minutes and requiring only a handful of ingredients. The frozen mangos provide a fresh, tropical, and sweet flavor, while the ground chile powder and cayenne pepper from Don Juan Chiles gives it the spice that differentiates it from other margaritas. While we recommend using the Ground New Mexico Mild, you can use any one of our to make the drink your own and change the spice level.

This mango margarita is a fun and fresh drink that is the perfect cocktail to sip on while relaxing in the warm summer sun. It goes great with the typical accompaniment of tortilla chips and salsa or guacamole. Check out our recipe below!

 

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Start by making a chile rim
  2. Mix Don Juan’s chile powder and salt.
  3. Lime the rim and dip your cup
  4. Mix and blend all ingredients till smooth
  5. Garnish with lime! Serve immediately.

 

Mexican Street Style Popcorn

Mexican Street Style Popcorn

Mexican Street Style Popcorn

Love the street corn – or elote – you can get from vendors on the streets of places like Mexico City? Then you’ll love this Mexican popcorn recipe! It brings the authentic flavors of street corn from the streets to your home and is super easy to snack on. It’s easy to make too – after opening bags of freshly popped popcorn, all you need to do is mix together a variety of traditional Mexican ingredients you can get from Don Juan Chiles to give the popped kernels those same sweet, savory, tangy, and spicy flavors.

You can use any kind of popcorn with our Mexican popcorn recipe to make it uniquely your own, and you may want to experiment with different types to see which you like the best.

 

Mexican popcorn is an easy snack food to make and will instantly upgrade your popcorn from bland and boringly buttered to sweet, savory, and a little spicy. It takes popcorn from being a movie-time snack to an anytime snack. Check out our recipe below!

Ingredients

 

Instructions

  1. Pour the popcorn into a large bowl and remove any unpopped kernels.
  2. Whisk together the butter, mayonnaise and lime juice in a small bowl.
  3. Drizzle over the popcorn and gently toss to coat.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, paprika, sugar and cayenne pepper.
  5. Sprinkle over the popcorn and gently toss to coat.
  6. Serve immediately

Spiked Chipotle Chocolate Adult Milkshake

Spiked Chocolate Chipotle Milkshake

If you love spicy and cold drinks then this is the perfect drink for you!

This is the perfect blend of chocolate , tequilla and chile!  

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except whipped cream
  2. Blend until smooth
  3. Top with whipped cream
  4. Garnish with cinnamon stick
  5. Serve immediately

Don Juan Chiles Scoville Heat Scale

Don Juan Chiles Scoville Heat Scale

Looking to take your spiciness up or down a notch? Here at Don Juan Chiles, we ranked our chiles based on the Scoville Heat Index to make it easy for you to find the chiles that meet your need for heat!

The Scoville Heat Index is a measure of the spiciness of a chile. It was created by Wilbur Scoville in 1912 and is based on the quantity of capsaicin, the naturally occurring compound that gives chiles their heat. The Scoville scale ranges from 0 (no heat) to over 2 million (extremely hot). The heat of a chile was measured by diluting it in sugar water and then having tasters sample it until they can no longer detect any heat. The number of dilutions is then used to determine the chile’s Scoville rating.

Today, the Scoville heat index is determined using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) instead of the original tasting method. HPLC measures the concentration of capsaicinoids, the compounds responsible for heat, in a chile extract. This method is much more accurate and consistent than the original human taste-testing method.

Learn more about our chiles below, and we’ve made it easy to buy chiles online right here at Don Juan Chiles. 

Ponche Navideño

Ponche Navideño

Ponche Navideño

Ponche Navideño is a traditional Mexican holiday punch enjoyed in the winter. This flavorful drink is made with fresh and dried fruits like tamarind, prunes, hibiscus, sugar cane, cinnamon, and sweetened with Piloncillo. Ponche Navideño is also often served as a symbol of hospitality and friendship. It is often served with alcohol but tastes great without it as well.

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts of water
  • 1 large piloncillo cone (or 12 oz. of brown sugar)
  • Cinnamon Sticks (or try our Cassia Cinnamon Sticks)
  • 1 lb Tejocotes
  • 1½ Lb. guavas
  • ¾ cup prunes chopped
  • 1½ cup apples chopped
  • 1 cup pear chopped
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 3 sugar cane sticks, cut apart
  • 1 cup of Tamarind pods peeled
  • Optional – Add your choice of rum to taste

Instructions

  1. Start by placing your water into a large pot and bring it to a boil.
  2. Add the piloncillo and cinnamon sticks to our pot and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. After this time has passed, add the rest of the ingredients and bring your pot to a simmer.
  4. Let simmer for 1 hour.
  5. Enjoy! Serve hot with friends and family and if desired, add your favorite rum to taste.

In search of the best spices to use in your Ponche Navideño recipe? Don Juan Chiles is here to help. We have distributed bulk chiles, spices, herbs, and teas for over 2 decades, and we would love to add flavor to your next mouthwatering meal or delicious drink. Don Juan Chiles has the authentic spices you desire. Browse our selection of authentic Mexican ingredients today to find what you need to make this recipe pop. 

Homemade Tamales

Home Made Tamales

Few things are better than a plate of hot and fresh homemade tamales. Most know that this dish is a staple of a variety of central American cuisines, but did you know that they are actually the first dish to be made from corn in that region of the world? It’s estimated that the people who call the area we now recognize as Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Belize home were using corn-based dough (masa) to make this food as far back as 8,000 BC! While tamales were being enjoyed all across Mesoamerica, historians think they were first made by the Aztecs who resided in modern-day Mexico. For the Aztecs, tamales were a portable food rich in protein that their warriors could take with them into battle and their hunters could carry with them into the wilderness.

The popularity of tamales has spread far and wide since these ancient times, and families have been making homemade tamales and passing their recipes down through the generations for centuries. Now, we don’t intend to replace your family’s recipe. We wanted to share another recipe for homemade tamales that we love and hope you’ll try. These tamales are filled with delicious pork that’s been smothered in a red chile sauce, and you can easily get many of the ingredients you need right here at Don Juan Chiles!

Ingredients

Our homemade tamales recipe doesn’t call for many ingredients, and all are common in traditional Mexican cuisine. All you’ll need are:

Pork filling

  • 2 ½ pounds of boneless pork shoulder
  • 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons of salt
  • 1 bay leaf

Red chile sauce

Masa dough

  • 8 ¼ cups of corn mix flour (masa harina)
  • 1 ¾ tablespoon of fine salt
  • 1 tablespoon of baking powder
  • 1 ¾ cups of canola oil
  • 6 ½ cups of chicken broth

50 Corn Husks

  • You can buy these pre prepared online from Don Juan Chiles by clicking here

Instructions

  1. Add masa harina, salt, and baking powder into a large bowl and mix with your hands. Once mixed, add canola oil and work the dough with your hands to make everything join together. Then add the chicken broth and mix the dough again until it is all equally saturated. Add more broth if it’s too dry or more masa harina if it’s too wet.
  2. Corn husks typically come dried, so you’ll need to soak them in some hot water until they’re soft and can be easily folded. Typically, this will take up to 1 hour. Once they’re ready and cooled, spread the masa dough thinly on the smooth side of the husk using your hand or a spoon. You’ll want to leave the top 1/3 of the husk empty, so it’s easier to fold these homemade tamales later on.
  3. Rehydrate your guajillo and ancho chiles by placing them in a large skillet, covering them in water, and placing the lid on. Allow them to simmer for 5 to 8 minutes on medium heat. Once they begin to brown, take them off the heat and let the skillet sit with the lid on for another five minutes. Then, blend them in with the ground cumin, garlic, salt, and water for 3 minutes or until the sauce is completely smooth in your blender. Feel free to add other dried chiles from Don Juan Chiles to this sauce if you want to take the heat and spice in these homemade tamales up a notch!
  4. Remove any excess fat on your cut of pork and then cut it into very small pieces that are close to bite-size. The smaller the size, the faster it will get tender. Cook for 15 minutes in a Dutch oven or large pot with cooking oil and salt for 15 minutes while occasionally stirring or until the meat has browned. If you’d like, you can shred the chicken after cooking if you prefer to have shredded meat in your homemade tamales.
  5. Add the red chile sauce and bay leaf to your pork and bring it down to a simmer. Give it a try to see if the taste and tenderness is to your liking. If not, add some more salt and cover, and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Add a tablespoon of the pork/red sauce filling to the center of the corn husk.
  7. Fold the long edges of the corn husk like a book once and then in on itself again. Fold the pointy edge over, leaving one side of the corn husk exposed and the other open. To secure your homemade tamales, wrap a thin strip of husk around the closed, folded edge and tie a knot around it.
  8. Prepare a steamer pot to place your homemade tamales in by filling the bottom with water and then covering it with a steam insert. Place the tamales on the insert with the open side facing up, leaning then against the sides of the pot and each other to ensure they don’t fall over. Cover with a lid and place the steamer on medium heat. Cook for 3 and a half hours or until the masa dough has cooked fully.
  9. Let your homemade tamales sit for 3 minutes to let them cool off, and then serve.
You can get many of the ingredients you need to make these homemade tamales yourself here at Don Juan Chiles. Browse our selection of authentic Mexican ingredients today to find what you need to make this recipe, and even add your own spice and flair to it today.

How to use Dried Chiles

Dried Chiles in display case

Wondering how to use dried chiles in your cooking? Dried chiles have been a staple of Mexican cuisine for centuries, and different generations have found a wide variety of uses for the equally wide variety of chiles. Here, we’ll be going over a few ways you can use them in your cooking so you can add more spice, flavor, and heat to your meals!

Rehydrating Dried chiles

If you’re wondering how to use dried chiles, know that you can use them both in their dried and rehydrated forms. The process for rehydrating is very simple and just takes a few minutes. To do so, place your dried chiles in a large skillet on medium heat and cover them in water once they begin to brown. Place a lid over the skillet and bring it to a simmer, letting it sit for 5 to 8 minutes. Take it off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes with the lid still on. Then, you’re done – use your rehydrated chiles as needed.

Popular recipes

Dried chiles can be used in sauces, meat rubs, soups, salsas, adobos, marinades, and even masa for tortillas. Some popular recipes like birria tacos or chile sauce really highlight the complex flavors and heat that dried chiles can bring to a dish, and they’re what we’d recommend making if you want to learn how to use dried chiles to their full potential. Our recipes for these dishes, along with many more that will help you expertly use dried chiles in your cooking, can be found on our website right here.

Chiles Varieties

As mentioned earlier, there are many different types of dried chile. Each has its own unique and complex flavor. At Don Juan Chiles, you can find dried chiles that are smoky, spicy, citrusy, or even earthy! Explore what we have to offer and order the dried chiles you need from us today!

Benefits of Chiles

variety of dried chile peppers.

When most people think of so-called “superfoods,” that come with health and nutritional benefits their mind goes to avocados, legumes, salmon, and certain nuts and seeds. It seems like no one talks about chiles and the various benefits they offer! Dried chiles have been enjoyed for generations, and they’ve long been a staple of Mexican cuisine not only because of the spice and flavor they bring to a dish but because of a variety of other reasons that most are unaware of. Here, we’ll be going over a few of the biggest benefits of dried whole chiles so they can get their time in the spotlight.

Health and wellness benefits

As you might already know, chiles are naturally high in a component called capsaicin which gives them their flavor, spice, and general “hotness.” But did you know that it has also been linked to reducing inflammation? This makes dried chiles a natural, more holistic way to relieve pain.

Regular and dried chiles are also naturally high in vitamin A and vitamin C, which aid in maintaining healthy vision, cell division, reproduction, and forming blood vessels, cartilage, muscle, and collagen in bones, respectively. These two vitamins also give your immune system a big boost, helping you stay in good health.

Chiles are also a great source of flavonoids, which are a group of plant metabolites that can have antioxidant effects and may provide benefits to cell function.

Looking to lose weight? Eating spicy foods like chiles can aide in doing so. More specifically, the heat you feel is created by your body, which means you’re burning calories during the process. You won’t lose a bunch of weight just from eating chiles alone, but they’re a helpful element in any weight loss journey.

Your heart can also benefit from eating chiles. They can lower your risk of heart disease by reducing lipid deposits and lowering blood serum cholesterol in addition to aiding blood flow by dilating blood vessels. 

Cooking Benefits

The various potential health benefits of dried chiles are nice, but if you’re anything like us, you’re more interested in what benefits they offer in the kitchen. One thing that’s great about dried chiles is that, if stored properly in an airtight container, they’ll be good for up to a year, and the heat and flavor won’t dissipate. If you know you’ll be using them consistently in your cooking, you can buy them once and have them on hand for a long time.

Another benefit of dried whole chiles is that you can easily rehydrate them and then turn them into a puree and incorporate them into a sauce (mole) or meat rub and use them in your dish in a number of different ways.  

Another general benefit of dried chiles is just how many different varieties there are, and you can find all your favorites and more right here at Don Juan Chiles. Shop our selection and order from us today!

The History of Chiles

Chiles

Many people crave the spiciness of chile peppers in their food, the hotter the better, while others scrunch their nose at the twinge of hotness on their tongue and beg for a drink. But where did this fascinating ingredient originate?

The Origin of Chiles

Researchers believe chile peppers originated in the Americas, specifically Mesoamerica (comprised of parts of modern day Central America), as far back as 400 BC. Ancient Mesoamerican civilizations such as the Mayans and Aztecs believed chile peppers had medicinal properties and used them not only for cooking but to treat coughs, sore throats, and toothaches.

Christopher Columbus was the first to name the fruit of the Capsicum plant “pimienta”, Spanish for pepper, because they had a similar taste to the rare, costly black peppercorns from his home country. Realizing these “pimientas” were an inexpensive substitute for the peppercorns, Columbus took them to Spain, and the use of chile peppers spread quickly around the world.

The Versatility of Chiles

Chile peppers are members of the nightshade family, related to bell peppers and tomatoes. Cayenne and jalapeño are two of their many varieties. They can be used in many different ways to liven up a dish and are rich in vitamins and minerals. They are primarily used as a spice but can be cooked or dried and powdered.

One of the best ways to preserve chile peppers is through drying or dehydrating them. With all moisture removed, the flavor and heat of the peppers is more concentrated, creating a versatile ingredient. Dried chiles can be rehydrated for use in sauces, soups, stews and chilis.

A Chile Pepper Fiesta 

Whether you are looking for just the right food to expand your taste palette or that hard-to-find ingredient for your favorite spicy dish, look no further than Don Juan Chiles. We take pride in supplying the best dried chiles to our customers around the globe. To order dried chiles online, plus over 250 other delicious products, visit our online shop today.

Birria Tacos

Birria Tacos with Authentic Ingredients

Birria Tacos

When you order dried chiles online from Don Juan Chiles or any of the other traditional Mexican ingredients we offer, you can make all kinds of different authentic Mexican dishes. We wanted to share one of our favorites with you – birria tacos!

For the meat

For the broth

Remember – you can get not only dried chiles but many more of these ingredients right here with Don Juan Chiles!

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Season your chosen meat with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  2. Cut open dried chiles and remove seeds.
  3. Fry dried chiles with a little bit of olive oil in a frying pan for a few minutes, keeping them moving so they do not burn.
  4. Put the now fried chiles into a small pot with boiling water for 10 minutes or until soft.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of oil along with onions and tomatoes to the pan the dried chiles were taken out of. Cook until onions and tomatoes are browned, then add bay leaves, garlic, peppercorns, the half cinnamon stick, and all other spices except ground ginger and cumin. Let this mix of ingredients cook for 5 minutes, stirring it often.
  6. Add the softened chiles and water, ingredients from step 5, the ground ginger and cumin, and apple cider vinegar into a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Expect it to be thick.
  7. Strain the mixture, pour it over the meat in a large bowl, and cover.

From here, you can choose to cook the meat on the stovetop, in the oven, or in an electric pressure cooker (our recommended method). 

Stovetop

  1. Place meat and marinade into a big stockpot. Cover and cook for 3 hours or until the meat falls off the bone and can be shredded easily.

Oven

  1. Place meat and marinade on a large oven-safe dish and cover with aluminum foil. Set oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and let cook for 2 hours or until the meat can be shredded easily.

Electric Pressure Cooker

  1. Place meat and marinade inside of an electric pressure cooker and seal the lid. You can choose not to add the broth if you only want to cook the meat.
  2. Set it to high pressure and let cook for 45 minutes. Once done, release pressure naturally for 5 minutes before using whatever quick pressure release option is available for the rest of the pressure.

After the meat has been cooked, shred it to your liking and fill a tortilla of your choice. Place broth in a bowl to dip your tacos in.

Get what you need to make these authentically tasty tacos full of culture and tradition. Order dried chiles online and a whole lot more from Don Juan Chiles today!

Choosing The Right Chile

dried chiles

If you’re new to the world of Mexican cuisine, the number of different dried chiles there are to learn about can seem very overwhelming. You’re likely unfamiliar with this variety because most aren’t available in major American grocery stores, meaning many chefs and individuals who are passionate about authentic Mexican food or want to learn more end up having to order dried chiles online from a place like Don Juan Chiles.

If you’re looking to learn more about dried chiles and their place in Mexican cuisine, consider this your guide.

Are all chiles hot?

While you may consider chiles to be something that just adds spice, they’re actually included in Mexican dishes to add flavor and texture. In fact, some even have a sweet, fruity taste. For example, the Ancho chile has a distinctly sweet and mild taste, and the Mulato chile is sweet with a fruit flavor and slightly smoky.

How are dried chiles used in Mexican food?

Just as there are a variety of dried chiles, there are a variety of ways they can be used. They can be crushed into powder that gets sprinkled on top of a dish or goes in salsa, meat rubs, stews, soups, or chili, soaked until soft and made into a paste or sauce, blended into a puree, and so much more. If you want a dish that really highlights dried chiles, try making a mole – a rich, thick sauce or paste. When you order dried chiles online from Don Juan Chiles, the possibilities are nearly endless! However, regardless of what you’re making, we always recommend lightly toasting your chiles on the stove in a frying pan because it will draw out flavor and develop it.

Can you make chiles less spicy?

Some chiles are more sweet and fruity tasting than spicy, and not all of them are what you might consider “hot.” However, sometimes you can do without the hot spiciness. To make a dried chile less spicy, simply remove all veins and seeds.

Still struggling to find the right dried chile for you? Contact us today!

Black Pepper Chicken

Black Pepper CHicken

This quick and easy meal is a healthy yet tasty one that will always leave you full. With a few simple ingredients including Don Juan Chiles Ground Black Pepper that truly makes this chicken soar. It is the perfect combination of hearty and healthy that will make this meal a staple in your weekly routine.

Feel free to test this recipe and edit it to your liking. Add in more vegetables or swap out the protein to truly customize this dish.

¡Provecho!

Black Pepper Sauce Ingredients

Black Pepper Chicken Ingredients

thoughts before starting

Feel free to buy your own sauce, but we highly recommend making your own!

what you'll need to start

Large Bowl, Plates, Forks, Whisk

directions

  1. Using a large bowl, combine all ingredients needed for the sauce and whisk till properly mixed. Save the sauce for later. 
  2. Season your chicken with garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and ground ginger.   
  3. Turn the Instant Pot on to “Sauté” mode. Let the display say “Hot”. Add the olive oil and let it simmer. 
  4. Now add the chicken and let it cook for 2 minutes. 
  5. Add the chopped celery and onion and let it sauté for another 2 minutes. 
  6. Add the sauce to the chicken and mix until combined. 
  7. Turn off the sauté mode and put the lid on. Make sure the pressure valve is in the sealing position. 
  8. Select the pressure cook mode and set the time for 5 minutes. 
  9. When the pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for another 5 minutes then do a quick release. 
  10. While the chicken is cooking, mix the corn starch with water to make a slurry. 
  11. Turn the sauté mode on and add the cornstarch slurry and simmer for a couple of minutes or until the sauce thickens. 
  12. Serve over the white rice and enjoy! Use this Instant Pot rice recipe. 

How to make chile powder from scratch

have it your way.

If you love chile as much as we do, you know that the mix makes all the difference. We are proud of our many great blends, but for a true chile enthusiast there is no joy greater than making your own.  

Each chile has its own unique flavor and heat, and together two chiles can combine to bring all new levels of flavor and spice in a powder.  

We hope that you enjoy learning how to make your own powder, because we’ve got all the chiles you need to mix and match powders to your heart’s desire. 

¡Provecho! 

Yields 1.5 cups of chile powder. 

thoughts before starting

Mix it up with the chiles you add to this recipe! Try adding our Guajillo Hot, Negro Pasilla, ChiltepinYellow Aji, Toasted Arbol, or even the legendary Ghost pepper to get the most out of your mix.  

what you will need

  • Blender, coffee/spice grinder 
  • Measuring cup and spoons 
  • Pan 
  • Stovetop burner 
  • Airtight 2 oz. container

directions

  1. Take all whole peppers that you are using and wash them. Remove the stem, top, and seeds from the inside.  
  2. Preheat the stove and add olive oil to the pan. Heat on medium until the pan is shiny from the oil heating up.  
  3. Heat the chiles on the stove for 4-5 minutes per side on medium until they are dry and somewhat brittle.  
  4. Break the heated chiles into 2-3 pieces each.  
  5. Add chiles and all other ingredients to a blender or spice mixer.  
  6. Blend until the mix is combined and be cautious of overmixing.  
  7. Add the mix to an airtight container and enjoy.  

Note: This chile powder is good for up to 2-3 months after it is made for max freshness.

Enjoy!  

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