Instructions: To make smoked habanero powder: Smoke ripe red jalapenos and ripe habaneros for up to 24 hours until they are all shriveled and fairly dry.

Completely dry in a dehydrator. Grind to a fine powder in a coffee grinder. BEWARE of the fumes while grinding!

In a large pot, saute venison in oil until no pink remains. Add onion and garlic and sauce until onion is wilted. Add tomatoes, undrained. Add remaining spices except habanero powder.

Simmer on low for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Just prior to serving, sprinkle habanero powder over chili and stir until mixed.

This is the 1998 First Place winner in the annual Chili Cook-Off.

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