Smoked Spicy Paprika Salt

I'd like to introduce you to my latest little fetish.  Sadly it is little, a mere 1.2 ounces in fact, but boy does it pack a glorious punch.

I was standing in line at John Dewar's last week waiting for my order when I spied a basket on the counter filled with these tiny little jars.  I picked one up and read the label, instantly intrigued because I adore smoked pimenton, smoked duck, smoked ANYTHING really, I smelled the jar. 

I could smell gorgeous smoke and spice through the glass jar.  I opened it up and just then Harry came round the corner with my bangers and caught me sniffing the jar like an addict sniffs a glue bottle.

My goodness this stuff smelled good!

I've used it since in a vinaigrette with white truffle oil and champagne vinegar on smoked duck breast with fresh figs and Valbresso.
I sprinkled it on my fried egg this morning.
On a garden radish with butter
Tonight it will be sprinkled on my Butter beans with olive oil and onion.
I am addicted.

The salt comes from Didi Davis Foods in Ipswich, MA.  I had not heard of them until last week, but rest assured I am sure you will hearing more from them soon with yummy things like Vanilla salt(!), Orange ginger sugar and Coffee sugar.  Imagine the possibilities.

Comments

[Elise]

I had some pumpkin soup seasoned with smoked, spicy paprika a month ago in New Zealand and it blew me away. Ever since I've been back I've been looking for it in the stores and haven't found any. So, thanks for posting. At least it's available some place here in the US.

[Yorkshire Soul]

I brought some smoked paprika back from our last holiday in Andalucia, it's very hot, almost chilli-like, and the smokey flavour can be overwhelming if not used sparingly. Used just right though, with lashings of crisp fried garlic slices and olive oil with chicken, it's wonderful.

[Biz]

Hi! A friend of ours (Didi's and mine) mentioned they saw your note about the Smoked Paprika Salt so I wanted to check it out... Thanks for your enthusiasm- we obviously agree it's good stuff. Wanted to let you know, though, that we carry larger sizes than just the 1.2 oz. You can get it online at www.dididavisfood.com or, better yet (if you live in the Boston area), at either the Newton or Brookline farmers markets. Newton- Tuesdays from 1:00-6:00. Brookline- Thursdays from 1:30-6:30. If you come by, please introduce yourself- we'd love to meet you! Thanks again! Biz

[Pille]

I like the sound of smoked paprika salt - I use my smoke pimenton powder quite often..