Packaged Chili Mix

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Cajun Power Chili mix

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Never tried it but their other stuff is good

I use Wick Fowlers

I've used this the past couple time I've made chili. I use it as a starter and add to it. Probably time to make it again.

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That Wick Fowler’s taste great but gives me heartburn bad the next day. I’ve often wondered if it’s too much cumin doing that I just don’t know.

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I don’t think that’s unique to Fowler’s. At least it isn’t to me but it’s worth it.

I like the Tabasco jar, add tomato juice

I have tried most of the chili mixes (not talking about McCormack and the like), but all of the "Name" mixes are very good. Tabasco, Fowler, 2 Alarm, Cajun Power, 6 Gun and the rest. They're all good.

I've never tried Got Blaze's Chili mix, but all the other mixes of his are first rate. I've had Fajita seasoning and others that were all great.

This makes a fine, mild chili with room to play.

I was about to say the same thing. Really good in a pinch

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don’t think that’s unique to Fowler’s. At least it isn’t to me but it’s worth it.

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I agree the Wick Fowler’s 2 Alarm is good stuff. They have each individual spice separate where you can tweak it. One thing I’ve noticed is their chili powder is a lot redder in color than other brands. I really like the Carroll Shelby’s too but to me it’s not quite as strong with the punch you in the face strength of the 2 Alarm. Carroll Shelby’s is all mixed together in one packet with masa on the side as the thickener. They both won the Texas State Chili Contest many many years ago yet their packages that are still sold to the public are both solid. I love this time of year which I call chili and gumbo weather.

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I use the 2 Alarm with a little modification

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This mix is a solid base as you noted. I add trinity and when available from the garden, a variety of peppers. Use a mix of ground pork and good ground beef or venison. I like the meat a little chewy, course ground and/or either small slivers of roast.