Spanish paprika?

[gotbags-10]

Wondering if anyone uses this stuff?

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[headdungsmoker]

Just used some recently for a heavy rub on a pork loin.  I got mine bulk from a spice market so not sure what brand it was, but it was a really nice spice. Very smokey flavor, and significantly different from Hungarian paprika.  I really enjoyed it.

Here are a couple pics. 1st is pre-smoked.  

 

[chef jimmyj]

IMO Commercially available store bought Spanish Paprika adds a nice color but does not have as much flavor as Hungarian. I have used Tones, it's ok...JJ

 

[diggingdogfarm]

"Spanish-style" could mean anything.

For real Spanish Paprika you want Pimenton de la Vera with denominación de origen status, which has a natural smoky flavor due to the drying process over oak.
It comes in 3 varieties, dulce is slightly sweet with very little heat; agridulce has only a trace of sweetness (but a good bit of heat); and picante is quite hot with just a trace of bitterness.


~Martin

 

[solaryellow]

I use it quite often for making dry cured Spanish chorizo. I have been very pleased with this: http://www.savoryspiceshop.com/spices/papsmspnht.html