Have you ever wondered, "What is smoked paprika?'? Let's dive into the answer - plus 20 recipes using smoked paprika!

How to make paprika seasoning fresh at home using peppers from your garden, or dried peppers from the store, with more intense flavor than any jarred spice.

The main distinction between "regular" paprika and smoked paprika is, well, the smoke. During the drying process for smoked paprika, the red peppers are dried over smoke instead of just the air. The oil present in the pepper absorbs the smoke and dries it more thoroughly than air alone, and infuses it with a deep, smoky flavor.

Smoked paprika deserves a spot in any spice drawer; it has an irresistible subtle smoky flavor. Here are the best smoked paprika recipes for using up a jar!

Paprika is made from bonnet peppers, which are some of the hottest peppers around. They are irregularly shaped and grow to be yellow, orange or red. The seeds and white ribs in the center of the peppers are the hottest parts and are removed before the peppers are dried and ground into a powder to ...

Smoked paprika bring woodsy, smoky flavor and depth to your food. This is the spice you’ll want to keep stocked!

Smoked paprika is a Spanish cousin to the more widely used sweet Hungarian paprika. It’s made from pimiento peppers that have been dried and smoked over an oak fire, then ground into a fine powder. You’ll sometimes see it called pimenton, smoked pimenton, sweet paprika, Spanish paprika, or any variation of those names, but you can always recognize this spice by its deep red color and powerful smoky aroma. Click the link to read more...

Make meal prep a breeze with Smoked Paprika Chicken! This easy-to-make recipe is full of bold flavors and reheats beautifully, making it a great option for planning your weekly lunches or dinners.

It’s time to make good use of your toaster oven and pop open a can of garbanzo beans to turn them into a crispy, crispy smoked paprika chickpeas snack. These roasted chickpeas are plant-based, gluten-free, and healthy.

These simple roasted sweet potatoes spiced with smoked paprika are an easy side dish and go great with any meal. This sweet potato recipe is gluten-free and vegan.