Whole black pepper

What can I cook with whole black pepper?

Whole black pepper is a classic spice that adds a spicy and aromatic note to many dishes. You can use it in a variety of recipes, either whole or ground.

Ideas for dishes with whole black pepper:

• Meats:

  • Marinades: Add whole peppercorns to your marinades for meat, poultry, or fish. Grinding the grains just before cooking will release all the flavors.
  • Crowns: Place a few peppercorns inside the meat or poultry rings for a flavor surprise.
  • Sauces: Add whole peppercorns to meat sauces, such as barbecue sauce or steak sauce.

• Vegetables:

  • Roasted vegetables: Take some peppercorns and rub them on top of roasted vegetables, such as eggplant, zucchini, or peppers, before putting them in the oven.
  • Sautéing: Add a few peppercorns to the pan with the vegetables you're sautéing for a more intense flavor.

• Soups and stews:

  • Boiling: Boil a few peppercorns with your soups or stews to add flavor. You can remove them before serving.
  • Sprinkle: Sprinkle soups and stews with freshly ground pepper before serving.

• Pasta:

  • Sauces: Add freshly ground pepper to pasta sauces for a touch of spicy flavor.
  • Sprinkle: Sprinkle the pasta with freshly ground pepper before serving.