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Smoked Paprika

Also called pimentón

In a nutshell

Smoked paprika brings a deep, smoky flavor to meats and vegetables.

Flavor profile

warm3

sweet2

pungent1

bitter1

floral0

earthy3

citrus0

smoky5

Aroma: smoky, sweet

Origin: Spain

Forms: ground

Storage: Store in a cool, dark place in an airtight container.

Paprika's wood-smoking process infuses a smoke flavor into your meats.

Smoked elements add more complexity to your stews.

From the app

Step-by-step mode with timers, in the free app.

Garlic. Garlic bolsters the savory, smoky essence of smoked paprika.
Chicken thigh. Smoked paprika brings out the umami in chicken thighs.
Lime. The acidity in lime contrasts and lifts the smoky notes of paprika.
Olive oil. Fat in olive oil helps carry the smoky flavor of paprika into dishes.
Tomato. Tomato's acidity brightens the smoky-sweet flavor of paprika.
Chickpea. Smoked paprika adds smoky, sweet depth to mild chickpeas.
Cumin. Cumin's earthiness and smoked paprika's smoke form a common rub base.
Molasses. Molasses's dark sweetness pairs with smoked paprika in barbecue rubs.
Pork Shoulder. Smoked paprika's smoky sweetness is a classic rub for pork shoulder.
Potato. Smoked paprika coats potato in smoky sweetness, as in patatas bravas.

Smoked paprika brings a deep, smoky flavor to meats and vegetables. Its strongest notes are smoky, warm, earthy, with an aroma that is smoky, sweet.

Smoked Paprika pairs best with garlic, chicken thigh, lime, olive oil, tomato. Garlic bolsters the savory, smoky essence of smoked paprika.

Smoking Out Meats: paprika's wood-smoking process infuses a smoke flavor into your meats.

Store in a cool, dark place in an airtight container.

Overuse leads to overpowering smokiness.

The app's pantry mode suggests recipes from what you already have, and the Explore tab has every pairing as a game.