La DaliaSmoked Paprika Trio from Spain, Hot, Sweet & Bittersweet, 2.5 Ounce (Pack of 3)

By far the best product I have used in its class. After trying to emulate Chorizo and Linguica reminiscent of the shop made products of my youth, this brand hit the flavor profile I have been looking for and produced the most consistently wonderful, not too smoky or bitter flavor without overpowering the meal. I originally got the recommendation from a “Taste of Artisan” recipe on line and have not changed since.

I live in an apartment without access to an outdoor space for grilling, so I find creative ways to bring smokiness into my cooking --- and La Dalia smoked paprika has become a necessary tool in my arsenal. The flavors and aromas are beautiful, rich and smoky. The hot is not as hot as Hungarian hot paprika, so I sometimes will kick the heat up a notch by combining the two, but that's not a complaint since I have so many different dried chilis in my pantry it's easy to mix and match them to get what I'm looking for. Definitely recommend the trio of hot, sweet and bittersweet to play around with them.Also, the packaging is nice --- the flip tops for sprinkling and scooping work well, easy to open, stay closed and the lid doesn't get in the way of sprinkling.

I bought these specifically for making Spanish dry-cured Chorizo. I used a combination of the sweet and the hot. I have also used them in making a jar of pickled okra. The aroma and flavor of these paprikas is amazing! I haven't used Pimenton de la Vera previously, but I have had Spanish chorizo, where this is the primary flavoring. This gave it the exact smell and flavor I was hoping for. Couldn't be happier.Some reviews of this and other brands mention bugs in the jars. I haven't seen any in mine, but I followed some advice I read online. Specifically, I checked them for any live bugs when I received them, and I immediately stuck them in the deep freeze. A little while in there should be enough to kill any eggs that may have been laid on the peppers and prevent an infestation. Storing in the freezer also keeps the pimenton fresher. It pours cold just as easily as it does at room temperature, and it doesn't take up much space, so that's going to be their permanent home at my house.

I found out about this brand of paprika from watching Spain on a fork. Albert was using this one before he was sponsored by another brand. Now I notice he's back to this brand again. I never strayed from it I think it tastes delicious You're given a good amount at a good price the little tins are adorable, and the varieties are fantastic. What's not to love?

I love the smokey fragrance of the spice. Usually, paprika that I buy at the local grocery store does not have any flavor it just adds pretty color, but you can actually taste this wonderful spice. The only negative thing about it is that it is hard to open the tops, I usually have to use the handle of a spoon to pry it open.

If you enjoy Spanish cooking then this is the smoked paprika (pimenton) that you want to use.

Top de la Vera pimentón. Don't cook at home without it

One of the best Spanish paprikas