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Not hot enough
Expected more heat; it's quite mild for a 'hot' paprika.
Burlap & Barrel
Szegedi 178 Hot Paprika
$39.99
● In stock
Size
16 oz container
- Heirloom variety from oldest paprika region
- Perfect for adding sweet heat to any dish
- Regenerative farming supports healthy soil
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About this item
Our Szegedi 178 Hot Paprika is grown on a small regenerative farm in the oldest paprika-growing region of Hungary by our partner farmer, Péter. Szegedi 178 is an heirloom variety of hot pepper that has a beautiful aroma and a long, warm burn. The peppers are picked ripe, air-cured in mesh bags, dehydrated, ground and blended with sweet paprika in small batches. Perfect for Hungarian dishes, chili, stew, roasts and anything else in need of sweet heat. Our partner farmer, Péter, grows an heirloom variety of hot peppers known as Szegedi 178, which has a beautiful red pepper aroma and a long, warm burn. The peppers are picked when perfectly ripe, then hung in mesh bags to cure in the breeze. This curing process, called sukju (or "salami bag" by the locals), brings the sugars to the surface. After curing, the peppers are dehydrated, ground and blended with sweet paprika in small batches. See how this compares to our other chilis.
Specifications
| Form | Powder |
|---|---|
| Origin | Szeged, Hungary |
| Best For | Hungarian dishes, chili, stew, roasts |
| Size Options | 16 oz container |
| Flavor Profile | Sweet heat, beautiful aroma, long warm burn |
| Harvest Method | Picked ripe, air-cured, dehydrated, ground |
Customer reviews
What customers say: Praised for its authentic sweet heat, beautiful aroma, and rich flavor, it elevates various dishes. Some find the heat level or specific flavor profile not quite to their liking.
★★★★★
Rich and flavorful
You can truly taste the quality of this paprika. It's rich, fragrant, and provides a perfect balance of sweet and hot. It's become my go-to for adding warmth to my winter dishes.
★★★★★
Fantastic aroma
The scent when opening the container is truly amazing.
★★★★★
So much better than store brands
The difference between this and typical supermarket paprika is night and day. It has a real depth of flavor and a gentle heat that makes my stews sing. Will definitely repurchase this 16 oz container.
★★★★★
Amazing quality
The vibrant red color and fresh aroma are a testament to the quality. It adds a delicious sweet heat to my roasted chicken and is a beautiful finishing spice. Truly a premium product.