Spice Missing

[northbounder]

Hi! New member here. I have a question that I hope maybe a more seasoned cook can answer. I started a black bean and sweet potato turkey chili recipe in my slow cooker this morning, but was missing smoked paprika. I intend to get some to add when I return home this evening. Will it make that much of a difference adding the spice at the end of cooking instead of at the beginning? Thanks!

Recipe: Our Best Bites Black Bean and Sweet Potato Turkey Chili - Our Best Bites

 

[buckytom]

Hi, NB, welcome to DC.

Well, yes and no. It won't have worked it's magic by blending in with the other spices for as long, so it will be a little more pronounced. But at least you will get it in there, especially the smokiness.

Let us know how it goes.

 

[dragnlaw]

Plus in all probability, the next day, you won't be able to tell with the leftovers (if there are any).

and Welcome to DC!

 

[Andy M.]

It would be worth the effort to cook the chili a few minutes more after adding the paprika.

 

[jennyema]

It would be worth the effort to cook the chili a few minutes more after adding the paprika.

Yes. Absolutely cook the paprika in for awhile or it can taste bitter

 

[northbounder]

Thanks everyone! I did let it cook a bit longer after getting home. And yes, the next couple of days the flavors were much better combined.