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Keep the temperature low and steady, around 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius), to avoid cooking the peppers. Let them soak up that smoky goodness for about 3 hours. Once the smokin’ time is up, remove the paprika from the smoker and put it to a dehydrator for the final drying process.

If you’re making a recipe that calls for paprika but don’t have any left then don’t panic! There are some other things you can use in its place. Which you choose will depend on the dish you’re cooking so let’s explore some of the best paprika substitutes that you may have in your kitchen cupboards.

Remember that not all regular chili powders are the same. Most are made with a blend of different peppers, but some contain other spices like onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and oregano.