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Smoked paprika

Also Known As : Pimenton, Smoked Spanish paprika

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

Smoked paprika has a complex, rich, and smoky flavor, whether it’s sweet or hot.

Usage Tips

  1. It is also a common ingredient in spice blends and rubs, marinades, sauces, and stews, as well as classic dishes like paella and chicken paprikash.

Description

Smoked paprika is a Spanish cousin to the more widely used sweet Hungarian paprika. It's made from pimiento peppers that have been dried and smoked over an oak fire, then ground into a fine powder. It brings unique smokiness and spice all sorts of dishes, from comforting stews to punchy marinades. Smoked paprika is an easy-to-use, highly versatile spice. With such a diverse taste profile, smoked paprika also has an exceptional nutrition profile. It offers a variety of beneficial compounds, including vitamin A, capsaicin, and carotenoid antioxidants which may help prevent inflammation and improve your cholesterol, eye health, and blood sugar levels, among other benefits.

Selection Guide

As paprika only comes dried, choose the freshest you can – stored in an airtight container.

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