Organic Smoked Paprika

Smith & Truslow Organic Smoked Paprika is USDA certified organic and third-party tested for heavy metals — delivering the deep, complex, wood-smoke-infused red pepper flavor that makes smoked paprika one of the most transformative and addictive spices in the modern kitchen.

Our organic smoked paprika is made from premium certified organic red peppers that are slowly dried over wood fires a process that infuses the pepper with a rich, campfire-like smokiness.  Our organic smoked paprika has a brilliant deep red color, rich essential oils, and intensely aromatic smoke character. Whether you're seasoning a Spanish paella, flavoring a classic patatas bravas, building a smoky dry rub for the grill, adding depth to a chili, finishing a deviled egg with a dramatic smoky flourish, or bringing authentic chorizo flavor to a dish, Smith & Truslow organic smoked paprika delivers a depth, complexity, and aromatic intensity that sweet paprika and conventional smoked paprika simply can't match.

What Makes Smoked Paprika Different — and Why Smoke Quality Matters

Smoked paprika is not simply regular paprika with smoke flavoring added — and this distinction matters enormously for both flavor and purity. Authentic smoked paprika gets its smokiness from a wood fire that infuses the pepper with genuine smoke character resulting in a complex, layered flavor with subtle notes of wood, earth, and sweet pepper beneath the smoke. Inferior smoked paprika is often made from conventionally dried paprika with artificial smoke flavoring added afterward — delivering a flat, one-dimensional, chemical-tasting smoke that bears little resemblance to the real thing. Smith & Truslow Organic Smoked Paprika does not use artificial smoke flavoring.  No shortcuts, no compromise.

Smoked Paprika vs Sweet Paprika vs Hot Paprika — Choosing the Right One

Paprika comes in three main styles and understanding the difference transforms the way you cook. Sweet paprika — the most widely used variety — delivers mild, fruity, slightly sweet red pepper flavor with little heat and no smokiness. It adds beautiful color and gentle warmth to any dish. Smoked paprika delivers that same sweet red pepper base layered with a deep, complex smokiness, making it the defining flavor of Spanish cuisine and an irreplaceable ingredient in chorizo seasoning, patatas bravas, and countless grilled and smoked dishes. Hot paprika adds heat to the red pepper profile for dishes that need both spice and color. For everyday cooking smoked paprika is the most versatile and exciting of the three — it adds a campfire depth to any dish that sweet paprika simply cannot replicate. 

Why Our Organic Smoked Paprika Is Different

Most conventional smoked paprika is made from peppers grown with synthetic pesticides, processed with artificial smoke flavoring to simulate the real oak-smoking process, and stored in conditions that dull its brilliant color and mute its complex flavor. Some brands use artificial colorants to restore the deep red color that fades from stale or poorly processed smoked paprika. Not ours. Every lot of Smith & Truslow organic smoked paprika is made from 100% certified organic smoked red peppers with nothing added — no artificial smoke flavoring, no colorants, no fillers, no anticaking agents, no irradiation — and tested by an accredited third-party lab against heavy metal specifications more stringent than industry standards. Authentic smoke. Brilliant color. Pure flavor. Nothing hidden.

How to Use Organic Smoked Paprika

• Season Spanish paella, arroz con pollo, and rice dishes
• Build the defining flavor of patatas bravas and Spanish tortilla
• Add smoky depth to chili, bean soups, and lentil stews
• Create authentic chorizo seasoning, sobrasada, and Spanish sausage blends
• Build into dry rubs and BBQ seasonings for the grill
• Finish deviled eggs, hummus, and baba ganoush with a dramatic smoky dusting
• Add to roasted chicken, lamb, and pork marinades
• Season roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, and root vegetables
• Stir into tomato sauces, shakshuka, and braised meat dishes
• Use in smoky aioli, romesco sauce, and red pepper dips
• Blend with cumin, garlic, and oregano for a smoky all-purpose rub
• Add to butternut squash soup and roasted vegetable purees for depth
• Season homemade chips, popcorn, and roasted nuts

Certifications & Testing

• Certified organic by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (USDA NOP)
• Certified gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) — less than 10ppm
• Certified kosher by Earth Kosher
• Third-party tested for heavy metals: lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium
• No fillers, no anticaking agents, no artificial smoke flavoring, no irradiation
• Non-irradiated — steam sterilized only

Available in a 1.7 oz jar, 4 oz jar (by volume) and refill bag. Free shipping on orders over $85.

Also try our Organic Sweet Paprika and Organic Cumin — or browse our full line of USDA certified organic spices

Current Lot Test Results

Organic Smoked Paprika Spec Sheet