Remember to remove the meat from the fridge about 30 to 45 minutes before cooking. Also, this chili requires no chili powder or cayenne. The chili flavor and heat comes from the chili water—so choose your peppers wisely. If you prefer heat, use hotter peppers. If you prefer less heat, get a more mild pepper. I prefer a blend and typically go with a 1 chipotle to 3 ancho pepper ratio.