Las Hermanas
Pimentón de La Vera Agridulce
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hechoenlavera.com/tienda/Pimentón de La Vera Agridulce Las Hermanas is a bittersweet smoked paprika with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), produced using traditional methods in the La Vera region of Cáceres province, Spain. This product comes in an attractive 70-gram tin featuring an exclusive design by Las Hermanas, ensuring the preservation of the paprika's flavor and properties.
The bittersweet variety offers a perfect balance between sweet and spicy flavors, making it a versatile spice for various culinary preparations. It enhances dishes such as stews, marinades, sauces, and meat products, providing a unique depth without overpowering them.
The production process involves the careful selection of ripe peppers, which are traditionally smoked over oak or holm oak wood. This smoking method imparts a distinctive aroma and deep red color to the peppers. After drying, the peppers are ground into a fine powder and packaged to maintain their freshness and quality.
About Las Hermanas
Hecho en La Vera is a family-owned company established in 1940, specializing in the production and packaging of Pimentón de la Vera (smoked paprika) with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). Located in Cuacos de Yuste, in the La Vera region of Cáceres province, Spain, the company is dedicated to preserving traditional production methods to ensure the superior quality of its products.
Their production process involves carefully selecting peppers, which are traditionally smoked over oak or holm oak wood, giving them a unique flavor and aroma. After smoking, the peppers are ground and packaged in signature tins that preserve their taste and aroma without alteration.
The company offers various types of paprika: sweet, bittersweet, and hot, under the brands Las Hermanas and Los Extremeños. Additionally, they provide organic paprika, grown without chemical fertilizers or pesticides, contributing to environmental sustainability.
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