The hot paprika by Rey de la Vera is a piquant DOP (the Denomination of Origin) blend made from various smoked peppers from the La Vera region. This Pimenton de la Vera is made according to traditional methods – peppers are smoked over oakwood fire and milled to the finest texture.
Peppers became an essential part of Spanish cuisine in the 16th century after Christopher Columbus introduced chili peppers to the country. Pimenton de la Vera is famous paprika traditionally made from rusty red peppers, such as Bola, Ocales, Jaranda, Jariza, and Jeromín. With its mild climate and frequent rainy seasons, the La Vera region produces three types of the finest Pimenton paprika: hot, sweet, and bittersweet – all protected by the Denomination of Origin to ensure the product’s authenticity and origin. You can discover more Spanish pepper & paprika in our carefully curated collection – from Pimenton from Murcia to d’Espelette peppers; with us, you can get your hands on anything your pantry lacks!
El Rey de la Vera is a brand presented by the Grupo de la Vera that specializes in producing the finest quality pepper products sourced from the La Vera region, Spain. With more than 500 tons of production per year, El Rey de la Vera is considered one of the go-to Pimenton paprika brands across the USA & Europe. You can explore the fiery flavors of the brand and many more delight in our Spanish grocery store online!
The hot paprika by Rey de la Vera will add indispensable touches to your meat rub, hot sauces, or classic dishes, such as chorizo sausage, chicken paprikash, and, of course, paella – a beloved Spanish creation. With special paella rice and Rey de la Vera’s hot paprika, your dish is guaranteed to carry pleasant heat without overpowering your palate
- Ingredients: Spanish smoked paprika
- Product Weight: 2.6 oz (75 g)
- Product of Spain