Pimenton de la Vera Doux - smoked paprika, sweet/mild

SHORT DESCRIPTION
Pimentón de la Vera Doux is a fine paprika powder. A world-famous, unique specialty from the La Vera Valley in the Spanish region of Extremadura.

USE
Pimenton de la Vera Doux represents the refined smokiness of meat, fish, poultry, rice, and stew dishes. It transforms goulash, minestrone, white cabbage soup, vegetables, BBQ sauces, steak butter, grilled salads, barbecue marinades, rubs, and cheese dips into an incomparable culinary experience. Pimenton also enhances stews with tomatoes, bell peppers, and pulses.

GOOD TO KNOW
Pimentón de la Vera Doux is a protected trademark and may only be called that if it comes from the corresponding region of origin. The paprika powder is one of the main ingredients in the well-known paprika salami "Chorizo".

TASTE
The intensely red Pimenton de la Vera Doux captivates with its mild, stimulatingly bittersweet and subtly smoky flavor. Profound and very harmonious in all its nuances.

PRODUCTION
The valley's microclimate has made the area extremely fertile. At the beginning of March, the paprika seeds are sown in greenhouses. In May, the seedlings are planted outdoors on the extensive terraced fields, where they receive plenty of sunshine. The harvest in October is still traditionally done by hand. Immediately after harvesting, the paprika pods are turned several times on drying floors, smoked over thick oak wood smoke, and dried. Finally, the smoked pods are ground into a fine, red powder. The seeds and stems of the pods are not processed. The grinding process is repeated up to five times to achieve the desired fineness. The protected designation of origin, "Denominación de Origen Pimentón de la Vera," guarantees the high quality.