Product Reviews and Ratings - Spices - Pimenton de la Vera from igourmet

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In the United States, many people associate paprika with foods from Eastern Europe, particularly with the cuisine of Hungary. The peppers used to make paprika are actually natives to the New World, but they are now grown in several countries, including Hungary and Spain. Spanish paprika is known as pimenton. It is made from round peppers that are about the size of a peach, is a paler shade of red than Hungarian paprika, and has a slightly different flavor. It is almost sweet in taste and is used both as a coloring agent and as a spice. The Spanish add it to seafood, sausages, rice and many other savory dishes. This Denomination of Origin product, Pimenton de la Vera, is made from oak fire dried native peppers that are stone ground to a fine texture. The peppers adopt a pleasingly smoky flavor from the fires. The resulting spice, a powdery smoked paprika, is available in sweet (dolce) and hot (picante) varieties.

Smoked paprika's use in cooking is almost endless. It adds an extra level of flavor to chili, soup and stew; sparks up sauces, scrambled eggs or omeletts; and makes deviled eggs or spiced nuts deliciously different. Essential to a Spanish sauce named romesco, smoked paprika complements many Southwestern dishes as well. Rub it on meats to add a subtle, smoked flavor without actual smoking. Sprinkle it over rice, potatoes or casseroles. Finally, try drizzling olive oil flavored with Pimenton de la Vera over steak, chicken, fish or vegetables.

Varieties sold separately.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 22 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Exotic(10), Flavorful(17), Fresh(8), Healthy(4), High quality(4)

Best Uses:

Cooking(12), Seasoning(15)

Describe Yourself:

Foodie(13), Frequent diner(3)

The secret weapon...

By mikey from vienna, ga on 7/21/2010

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Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh

Best Uses:

Cooking, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

If you have not discovered smoked paprika, you should try it! I considered a bulk package but can confirm now that the consistency and flavor of this brand is just great. I use it in my smoky peach salsa, and to season meats. Try it in mac and cheese. Enjoy!

Great Paprika, BUT DON'T BUY HERE!

By erika from mazama, wa on 7/9/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful, Healthy

Best Uses:

Cooking, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Health Conscious

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

If you have never tried smoked paprika, you are in for a real treat. The flavor is outstanding and it adds a depth of flavor to many recipes. However, do not buy it here. I bought 2 canisters[...]The paprika was clumpy and possibly losing its freshness. [...]

Wonderful Flavor

By The Librarian from Fairfax, Virginia on 4/26/2010

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Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

I made a paste using the dolce Pimenton de la Vera, mixing it with honey, lemon juice, garlic salt,and butter. I spread it on a whole roasting chicken before putting it in the oven. The flavor was delicious.

I would buy the product again

By Av from West Palm Beach, FL on 4/26/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh

Best Uses:

Cooking, Gifts, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

[...] product were excellent.

Good for color, not for smokey flavor.

By oneofacard from San Francisco on 2/4/2010

Gift:

Pros:

Fresh, Healthy

Cons:

Delicate

Best Uses:

Gifts

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

Great when you want to color up something but not enough smokey flavor.

"Memories of Spain"

By Terry F

from Atlanta, GA on 4/4/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Flavorful, Fresh

Best Uses:

Cooking, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

A delightfully fresh flavor and not overly smoked. A necessity for your Spanish dishes.

Smokey and Full Flavor

By Chuck from Erie, PA on 6/22/2008

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Very unique flavor

Best Uses:

Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

I tried it with with a number of dishes including stewed chicken and tuna salad. A little goes a long way and adds a very distinctive, slightly sweet, smokey flavor.

Good product

By Mandi Veganista

from Arkanas on 5/8/2008

Pros:

Flavorful

Best Uses:

Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Chef

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

This product lends a great smokey flavor to my vegan and vegetarian dishes. I got both the mild and the hot and am pleased with both.

WOW

By msjane1226 from Lincoln Park, NJ on 4/24/2008

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh, Hot, La Vida Loca, Spicy

Best Uses:

Cooking, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

Puts a big WOW where regular paprika goes. Great spicy zinggy flavor.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Everything I Expected

By Steven from Watertown, MN on 4/22/2008

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Cooking, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Chef Wanna Be, Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

[...] has an amazing smoky scent and flavor.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

You will use it in everything

By solckr2

from Tucson, Arizona on 11/21/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Baking, Seasoning

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

I use this in my salsa. AWESOME! The flavor is fantastic, smokey and mysterious.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

THE BEST!

By pacosan from woodbridge,va on 7/26/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

I love the piquant, smokey flavor!! Will never go back to the usual paprika. Gives a grand depth, and earthy flavor.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Wonderful aroma and nice flavor

By Sunday Chef from Sumner, Wa on 7/2/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

Great addition to a salmon rub recipe in place of regular paprika.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Tasty and Different

By Peonies

from Pueblo West, CO on 5/3/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Fresh

Best Uses:

Cooking, Seasoning

Describe Yourself:

Foodie

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

Interesting, smoky taste.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Pimenton de la Vera, picante and dulce

By Kathy from Superior, WI on 5/2/2007

Pros:

Flavorful

Cons:

Hard to find

Best Uses:

Cooking

Describe Yourself:

Frequent Diner, Simple Tastes

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

We made a Peruvian chicken recipe that was on "CBS's Chef on a Shoestring" a few weeks ago. We made one batch with picante and one with duluce. Bot recipes were excellent. We will be looking for other recipes that use this spice.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Stock up Now!

By Debbie C.B's

from NYC! on 4/10/2007

Pros:

Beautiful, Deep flavored, Delicious, Flavorful, Fragrant, Fresh, Healthy, Perfect, Subtle flavor, Unique, Versitle, Vibrante, Wonderful

Cons:

Hard to find in stores

Best Uses:

Adds great color, Baking, Barbeque sacues, Braises, Chilis, Cooking, Finishing touch, Garnishing, Marinades, Rice, Roasted potatoes, Roasted tomatoes, Sauces, Scrambeled tofu, Seasoning, Soups, Stews, Vegan soymeat dishes

Describe Yourself:

Chef, Experianced, Foodie, Health Conscious, Home ethic style cooking, Knowledgeable, Picky about ingredients

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

Love this stuff! its hard to find then if you do ridiculously overpriced. The smoky flavor is subtle so it dosnt make everything taste like bacon or hot dogslike alot of smoked and fire roasted items can I love to use this as a last touch when I have no plan just cooking dinner with whatever I always loved paprika and have several kindsThis is great with potatoes I ve braised small potatoes small whole onions whole garlic cloves and shallots ( pre browned in carli olive oil!) with wine herbs tyme rosemary bay and this paprikaWOW! try it even a baked one with olive oil as a toping or cut up some potatoes and roast them with olive oil and paprika and S&P and your favorite herb use the herb and paprika toward the end again or only also for the BEST NY STYLE BREAKFAST HOME FRIES!this is a great product and its cheaper here than anywhere Ive seen itthanks [...]

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Wine Braised Potatoes Garlic whole onion shallot

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Paprika

By Cajun Karen from Slidell, LA on 3/14/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful

Best Uses:

Cooking, Seasoning

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

Great flavor addition. I had never been able to find this locally and it is terrific. I am finding all kind of recipes to add this unusual flavor to.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

The highly underrated seasoning

By The WannaBe Chef from Greenville, SC on 3/5/2007

Pros:

Exotic, Flavorful, Healthy, Non Perishable

Best Uses:

Cooking, Seasoning

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

This type of paprika was hard to find [...]. I had a few recipes that called for it and boy does it make a difference over the sweet paprika! You really have to try it - it is like a hidden secret someone has let you in on. You'll be glad you have this on hand!

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Highly recommened, great product.

By jeannajb

from alabama on 2/23/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Best Uses:

turkey chicken

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

We used it on turkey and chicken and it was good, not overpowering. Nice smokey flavor.
I am going to try it on other dishes now.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

do not be fooled by imitations

By el queson from glendale, az on 2/23/2007

Pros:

Good Value, High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

For those accustomed to cooking with pimenton de la vera, rest assured that this is the real thing--no more stuffing your suitcase with tins when you can get it here. Newcomers must realize that once you cook with pimenton, you will never submit to the insipid tyranny of grocery store "paprika" again. Uses are too numerous to enumerate, so buy a few tins at a time.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Excellent Product

By Retired & Loving It from Howe, IN on 2/22/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

I used this product to make Smoked Almonds for Christmas gifts. I was very satisfied. [...]

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

It adds a new dimension to my recipes.

By Yooper John

from Livonia Michigan on 2/22/2007

Pros:

Great flavor, High Quality

Cons:

none

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Pimenton de la Vera:

Very Good, Excellent flavor

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