Sunday, February 24, 2008

Smoked Paprika


Another favorite flavor enhancer of mine is Chiquilin Smoked Paprika. It is smokey and rich, but has no heat. I first picked up a can because I was looking for a way to "cut" chipotle powder, to maintain the smokiness, but reduce the heat. This was the perfect answer for my needs. There are other brands of smoked paprika available in the Bay Area, but so far, this is the exact smoke flavor I'm looking for.

This spice is perfect to use when stove top grilling indoors. Using it in a marinade for meats or poultry will give them an outdoor barbecue taste. It's so good on its own, sometimes chipotle powder is forgotten altogether. It typically sells for $1.39 - $2.29 in markets.

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