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Black peppercorns 50g
Our Premium Black Peppercorns are sun-dried to perfection, offering a complex aroma and a robust, pungent flavour that elevates any dish from ordinary to extraordinary. The uses for fresh-cracked black pepper are endless.
Discover its power: The Perfect Finish: Generously season grilled steak, pork fillet, or roasted vegetables straight from the grinder.
Sauces & Marinades:
The essential component for classic peppercorn sauce, pan sauces, and flavourful meat marinades.
Global Cuisines: A cornerstone in virtually every world cuisine, from Italian pasta to Indian curries.
Unexpected Twists: Add a pinch of freshly ground pepper to fruit salads, strawberries, or even chocolate-based desserts for a surprising flavour boost.
Pickling & Preserving: A key ingredient in pickling brines and curing mixes.
How to Use: For maximum flavour, use a pepper mill or mortar and pestle to grind the peppercorns immediately before use. Coarse grinds are perfect for meats and roasts, while a fine grind is ideal for sauces and seasoning.
Storage: Keep your peppercorns in an airtight container, away from heat and light, to preserve their potent aroma and flavour for longer.
Recipes & Uses
Recipe For Black Pepper
🥩 Classic Steak Au Poivre
📜 Restaurant-Quality Recipe
Ingredients (2 servings):
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2 filet mignons (1.5" thick)
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2 tbsp coarsely ground black pepper (freshly cracked!)
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1 tbsp kosher salt
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2 tbsp butter
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1/4 cup cognac/brandy
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1/2 cup heavy cream
Key Steps:
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Crust: Press pepper + salt into steak (use 1 tbsp pepper per side)
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Sear: 4 mins/side in butter (medium-rare) → rest 5 mins
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Flambé: Off-heat, add cognac → ignite (burns off alcohol)
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Sauce: Stir in cream → reduce 2 mins
🌟 Why Black Pepper Reigns:
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Flavor science:
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Piperine enhances turmeric’s benefits by 2,000%
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Volatile oils peak 30 mins after grinding
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Textural contrast: Cracked peppercorns add crunch
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Historical cachet: Used as currency in ancient Greece
Serving Ritual:
🍟 Pair with frites + Bordeaux wine
🥇 Other Top Black Pepper Recipes:
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Cacio e Pepe (1 tbsp freshly ground pepper per serving)
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Singapore Pepper Crab (black + white pepper combo)
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Vietnamese Pho (10-15 whole peppercorns in broth)
Storage Hack:
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Keep whole peppercorns in freezer → grind as needed (lasts 5+ years)
"From the iconic flavour of our classic Chicken Salt to aromatic international blends, SpicenEasy is your destination for premium herbs and spices. Whether you're perfecting a family curry, roasting vegetables, or mixing the ultimate Bloody Mary, our range of single-origin salts and signature seasoning blends will help you unlock the full flavour of every dish. We source and blend with passion to bring the best of the world's pantries right to your kitchen in New Zealand."
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