Though paprika is among the top 10 seasonings in the United States, many Americans know very little about its origins or even how it's made. We know paprika is great for upgrading a jar of store ...

Hot paprika has a spicier flavor that’s more similar to cayenne, while smoked or Spanish paprika is defined by its bold smokiness. Note that smoked paprika is also called pimentón, and is ...

Smoked paprika: This variety, also called pimentón, is made from a combination of peppers that are dried and oak-smoked. It is a staple of Spanish cuisine — think smoky pulpo (octopus ...

Frisch recommends having two types of paprika in the house: sweet Hungarian and smoked. Although advice on how long to store ground spices ranges from six months to a year, “paprika loses its ...

That'll give you some real paprika taste." One more user said: "I think it’s often used mainly for colour. Smoked paprika is definitely an important flavour though." ...

Paprika, and its more flavorful cousin, smoked paprika, shows up in everything from paella to paprika tea. You’d think most people would have at least a rough idea of what it’s made from.

Sweet, hot, or smoked, this pantry staple is worth getting to know better. Getty Made from a range of dried and ground peppers, paprika features in Hungarian, Spanish, Moroccan, and West African ...