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Ahh! This is why paprika doesn’t taste like anything…

Paprika is made from ground, dried red peppers, and bell peppers (also known as sweet peppers) are a common type used in its production. However, paprika can also be made from other, sometimes spicier, varieties of red peppers like chili peppers and cayenne peppers. The specific type of pepper used will influence the flavor and heat level of the paprik

by Anonymousreply 13August 26, 2025 6:38 AM

The peppers listed above, all taste like…peppers. I think it’s the quality of the paprika you are buying.

TownHouse & Lady Lee don’t usually cut it.

by Anonymousreply 1August 26, 2025 12:34 AM

You have to buy imported paprika (Hungarian or Spanish) and use it quickly. Otherwise, it's merely decorative.

by Anonymousreply 2August 26, 2025 12:35 AM

Finally! The answer to the question we all wanted to ask but were afraid to do so.

by Anonymousreply 3August 26, 2025 12:42 AM

It is the bay leaf of spices

by Anonymousreply 4August 26, 2025 12:43 AM

R4, Bay leaves are an important herb. I learned to use them from Julia Child. On Youtube, the Anti-Chef (Jamie) made tea from imported bay leaves, and broke away from his notion that they didn't add anything. I use a lot of them, almost always in meat dishes.

by Anonymousreply 5August 26, 2025 12:53 AM

Paprika must be fresh. Stop using that jar you bought 4 years ago.

by Anonymousreply 6August 26, 2025 12:58 AM

Paprika, whether sweet, hot, or smoked, has a strong and distinctive flavor. But as everyone is saying, use it quickly.

by Anonymousreply 7August 26, 2025 1:00 AM

OP, you might want to see a doctor, or maybe just cut down to 8 packs of Camels a day. Paprika has a taste for normal people, I assure you.

by Anonymousreply 8August 26, 2025 1:04 AM

It looks good on egg salad.

by Anonymousreply 9August 26, 2025 4:54 AM

The Frugal Gourmet Child Molester lives on.

by Anonymousreply 10August 26, 2025 4:57 AM

Paprika only turns food reddish. It doesn’t seem to have much flavor

by Anonymousreply 11August 26, 2025 5:52 AM

A ribbon of schiracha is more effective..

by Anonymousreply 12August 26, 2025 6:36 AM

First 9/11, now this.

by Anonymousreply 13August 26, 2025 6:38 AM
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