New Mexico Smoked Paprika

New Mexico smoked paprika comes from red chile peppers grown and harvested in the American Southwest that are then wood-smoked, dried, and ground into powder. This paprika tends to have a rich, earthy, slightly sweet flavor with a noticeably smoky, almost mesquite-like intensity (that can be described as bitter), and a mild to moderate heat. It’s delicious in dry rubs for grilled meats, hearty bean or beef chili, roasted root vegetables, tomato sauces, and rich savory cheese dishes like macaroni and cheese.