Las Hermanas Paprika, Hot DOP, 70g

Las Hermanas Hot Paprika is 70g of Las Hermanas hot smoked paprika DOP from La Vera, Extremadura — the most celebrated paprika-producing region in Spain. Las Hermanas hot paprika brings genuine DOP heat and smoke to any preparation. As a result, this provides the complete La Vera character with the additional dimension of genuine heat. Furthermore, the DOP certification guarantees genuine mountain valley origin. In particular, this suits Spanish stews, chorizo preparations and any dish where heat and deep smoky flavour are both required.

About Las Hermanas Hot Paprika

Las Hermanas is a family producer from La Vera in Extremadura — the most celebrated paprika-producing region in Spain. In particular, La Vera paprika carries DOP protection that guarantees the specific mountain-valley origin and the traditional wood-smoking method. As a result, Las Hermanas paprika has a depth, colour and aromatic complexity that mass-produced alternatives cannot approach. Furthermore, the slow oak-smoking process distinguishes La Vera paprika from any other smoked paprika in the world. However, the DOP is not merely a marketing designation. It is a guarantee of genuine mountain provenance and traditional production method. In particular, the colour intensity and aromatic oil content of genuine La Vera DOP paprika are immediately apparent in cooking. Additionally, Las Hermanas produces both sweet smoked and hot varieties. These suit the full range of Spanish and broader cooking applications. That La Vera DOP provenance and traditional wood-smoking craft define every Las Hermanas paprika. That is why this product from The Artisan Food Company consistently impresses professional chefs and serious home cooks alike.

Why Choose Las Hermanas Hot Paprika From Us

Las Hermanas paprika suits any preparation where a deep, authentic Spanish flavour is needed. In contrast to generic paprika, La Vera DOP paprika has a colour intensity and aroma of its own. It transforms every dish it touches. As a result, even a small amount provides a depth that a greater quantity of a lesser product cannot match. Furthermore, the DOP guarantee is the only assurance of genuine La Vera mountain provenance. However, paprika burns quickly in a hot dry pan. Always add with oil or liquid and keep the heat moderate to avoid bitterness. In particular, the sweet smoked variety suits eggs, chicken, rice and vegetable preparations equally. Moreover, the hot variety adds heat and depth simultaneously to chorizo, patatas bravas and traditional Spanish stews. Additionally, use to season oil for a finishing drizzle over hummus, labneh or grilled fish. That La Vera DOP quality defines this outstanding paprika.

How to Use Las Hermanas Hot Paprika

To get the very best from it:

• Use in a sofrito — fry in olive oil with onion and garlic as the base for any Spanish stew or rice dish.
• Season chicken, pork or fish before grilling or roasting where the paprika colours and flavours the crust.
• Furthermore, add to scrambled eggs, an omelette or huevos rotos for the most classic Spanish breakfast preparation.
• Additionally, stir into oil for a finishing drizzle over hummus, labneh or grilled vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

This product pairs beautifully with:

• Spanish chorizo, morcilla and cured pork where paprika is the defining seasoning.
• Patatas bravas, paella and Spanish rice dishes.
• Chicken, pork and lamb where paprika adds colour and depth to any preparation.
• A glass of Rioja, Tempranillo or Manzanilla sherry alongside the finished dish.

Storage: Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Furthermore, keep the container tightly closed to preserve the essential oils and aromatic compounds. However, whole spices keep considerably longer than ground — use ground spices within 6 to 12 months of opening. Delivered at ambient temperature, ready to use.

However you use it, Las Hermanas Hot Paprika brings an intensity that only genuine organic artisan sourcing can deliver. Moreover, the finest cooking always rewards the care taken to source the best herbs and spices.