Smoked Sweet Paprika (120 ASTA)
Smoked Sweet Paprika (120 ASTA)
Smoked Sweet Paprika, Capsicum annuum, is a mild chile powder that measures just 100-250 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). It is also referred to as Spanish smoked paprika, sweet smoked paprika, or best-smoked paprika. It has a premium-level 120 ASTA value.
Closely related to its cousin Hungarian Sweet Paprika, this Spanish paprika chile has been dried, smoked over wood fires, de-seeded, and then slowly ground into a powder. Because the seeds have been removed, this ground chile pepper does not have the bitter undertones found when the seeds have been left in and then ground.
Smoke Sweet Paprika has complex flavors and smoky undertones that are extremely desirable in dishes that call for that flavor but don't have much heat. Smoked Paprika is a forgiving spice, so you may need more than you think to get a huge depth of flavor. It's perfect for those times when you're just looking for some subtle smokiness, though!
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Flavor Profile
Smoked Sweet Paprika is rich in chile flavor and has complexity and depth thanks to its smoky undertones.
Heat Level
These chiles are considered a mild heat chile and come it at 100 to 250 Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
How to Use
Smoked Paprika is customarily used in making Spanish sausage such as chorizo. It's used in Andalusian cuisine and added to berza, which is a thick black bean soup, fish dishes, ham hocks, and a red pepper sauce called romesco, and a black sausage dish called morcilla. This is a key spice in sofrito, a base used in many Spanish recipes.
In the United States, many competition barbecuers use Smoked Sweet Paprika as a secret ingredient in their pork rubs. It's a good chile powder to use with beans, beef and lamb stews, casseroles, and chicken.
Smoked Paprika is added to meatloaf, vegetables, rice, homemade sauces, soups, salad dressings, egg dishes, and other nightshade family members, especially potatoes and tomatoes.
Smoked Paprika pairs well with allspice, caraway, cardamom, garlic, ginger, oregano, parsley, pepper, rosemary, saffron, thyme, and turmeric.
Some of our favorite recipes using Smoked Sweet Paprika are Sweet Pepper Relish, Grilled Home Fries, and Patatas Bravas.
| Also Called | Spanish smoked paprika, sweet smoked paprika, or best-smoked paprika |
| Ingredients | Ground Paprika |
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
| ASTA Value | 120, Premium |
| Scoville Heat Units | 100 – 250 SHU |
| Flavor Profile | Rich in chile flavor and has a complexity and depth thanks to its smoky undertones |
| Recommended Uses | Use in egg dishes, meatloaf, potato dishes, vegetables, rice, homemade sauces, soups, salad dressings, and with tomatoes |
| Cuisine | Cajun, Creole, Hungarian and Spanish |
| How To Store | Airtight container in a cool, dark place |
| Shelf Life | 6-12 Months |
| Country of Origin | Spain |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 tsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories7
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium2.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1.2g0%
Dietary Fiber0.8g3%
Total Sugars0.2g
Added Sugars0g0%
Sugar Alcohol0.0g
Protein0.3g1%
Vitamin D0mcg0%
Calcium5mg0%
Iron1mg3%
Potassium52mg1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.
