Paprika in its most basic form is made by grinding pepper pods to create the bright red powder that is found in so many dishes. Depending on the type of peppers and how they are processed, paprika can be found in several different styles, including spicy and sweet paprika. Smoked hot paprika is common in chicken and seafood recipes and registers at about 750 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), meaning that it's mildly hot.
Although its flavor is necessary for some dishes, other dishes use smoked hot paprika mostly as a coloring agent. This is common in some soups and sauces. No matter what you're using smoked hot paprika for, it will make your dishes stand out.
At Burma Spice, peppers are immediately set to dry in a smoke house after being harvested. This method of smoking ensures that the smoked hot paprika they produce will be full of rich flavor. All of the peppers used in our paprika are grown and smoked in Spain, which is one of the countries where paprika was first created â" this means that the smoked hot paprika you purchase from Burma Spice is authentic. You'll be able to taste the difference once you begin adding Burma Spice smoked hot paprika to your meals, and your family will thank you for it!
