Black Peppercorns
Black peppercorns are dried pepper berries used whole, cracked, or ground. They keep aroma better than pre-ground pepper and add warm, sharp bite to sauces, braises, marinades, and finishing seasoning.
Identity
Whole spice
Crack or grind close to use.
Whole peppercorns protect their aroma until they are cracked. Use them whole for slow infusions, coarsely cracked for texture, or finely ground when you want the heat spread evenly through the dish.
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Used In Recipes
Chicken Adobo (Filipino-Style Braised Chicken)
Chicken AdoboFilipino-Style Chicken AdoboMedium
- 1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
Foolproof Béarnaise Sauce
Bearnaise SauceFoolproof Bearnaise SauceMedium
- 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns