Bittersweet Smoked Paprika Pimenton by La Dalia

In simpler terms, Bittersweet Smoke Paprika is the go-to choice for enhancing the flavor of home-cured sausages, grilled meats, stews, and paella, among other Spanish recipes. This paprika, known in Spanish "Pimenton de la Vera Agridulce", is derived from freshly harvested peppers that undergo a 15-day smoking process over encina oak wood fires, resulting in a mildly spicy yet intensely smoky flavor profile. It stands out from the bland paprika typically found in grocery stores. Adding just a touch of this paprika can elevate homemade stews, sauces, and various dishes with its rich, smoky taste. It's perfect for sprinkling on deviled eggs, potatoes, or any seafood and meat dish to enhance their flavor. La Dalia remains the premier brand for Pimentón de La Vera, maintaining its reputation for producing Spain's finest smoked paprika using traditional stone mills.

Each autumn, La Dalia carefully hand-harvests the peppers before subjecting them to the smoke of encina oak wood fires for two weeks. After this process, the peppers are ground using traditional granite millstones, resulting in a silky, rust-red paprika with a deep, smoky flavor profile.

A must-having among Spanish groceries!