Spanish Paprika

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Warm a spoonful in olive oil for thirty seconds and flat, forgotten pantry paprika turns into something you want on nearly everything. That is the secret of Spanish paprika (pimentón), the earthy, sweet-edged pepper at the heart of Spanish cooking. Bloom it in warm oil, then pour it over crispy roasted potatoes, fold it into the Spanish almond-and-pepper sauce (romesco), or spoon the red oil over marinated olives, chickpeas, and eggs.

We stone-grind ours fresh in small batches in Portland, so it holds the potent, fruity depth that grocery-store paprika loses sitting on a shelf. Spanish paprika leans earthier and more savory than sweet Hungarian paprika, and unlike our oak-smoked jar it carries no smoke, letting the clean pepper flavor come through.

Single ingredient: Spanish paprika. No salt, no sugar, no preservatives. Naturally gluten-free and vegan.

Common Questions

What is the best way to get flavor out of Spanish paprika?

Bloom it. Warm the powder in olive oil or butter over low heat for a few seconds until the fat turns red and smells sweet, then build the dish on it. Add it raw at the end and it tastes flat. Keep the heat gentle, because scorched paprika turns bitter quickly.

Is Spanish paprika the same as smoked paprika?

Not quite. All smoked paprika is Spanish-style pimentón, but not all Spanish paprika is smoked. This jar is the unsmoked kind: earthy and sweet with clean pepper flavor. For the oak-smoked, barbecue-style flavor, our smoked paprika is the one to use.

How is Spanish paprika different from Hungarian?

Both are sweet, unsmoked paprikas, but they lean different ways. Hungarian tastes brighter and fruitier and defines goulash and chicken paprikash. Spanish pimentón runs earthier and more savory, the backbone of Spanish potatoes, romesco, and chorizo-style rubs.

How much should I use?

Start small. Spanish paprika is potent, so a rounded teaspoon bloomed in oil flavors a whole pan. Taste as you go and add more, since a heavy hand turns a dish muddy rather than deeper.

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Spanish Paprika

$12.00