🔍 The 3 Main Types of Paprika
1. Sweet (Classic)
- Mild, fruity, slightly earthy
- Best for: deviled eggs, potato salad, creamy sauces
2. Smoked (Spanish Pimentón)
- Deep, woodsy, campfire-like flavor
- Best for: chorizo, paella, roasted meats
🇪🇸 Smoked paprika is made by drying peppers over oak fires—a technique perfected in Spain’s La Vera region.
3. Hot
- Mild to moderate heat with underlying sweetness
- Best for: stews, rubs, spicy dips
