Help, I need to buy peppercorns.
May 6, 2022 | 1:53 pm
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Help, I need to buy peppercorns.
What kind of pepper do you have in your grinder?
The grinder I was given only has about an inch left and, to the best of my recollection, I've never actually bought just peppercorns. I am going to order from Penzey's today. Their selection of peppercorns is overwhelming - tellicherry, malabar, muntok, pink, green, black. I have a shaker of ground white, so I want at least some (or all?) black.
https://www.penzeys.com/search/?q=%22peppercorns%22
The grinder I was given only has about an inch left and, to the best of my recollection, I've never actually bought just peppercorns. I am going to order from Penzey's today. Their selection of peppercorns is overwhelming - tellicherry, malabar, muntok, pink, green, black. I have a shaker of ground white, so I want at least some (or all?) black.
https://www.penzeys.com/search/?q=%22peppercorns%22
May 6, 2022 | 3:57 pm
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What kind of pepper do you have in your grinder?
The grinder I was given only has about an inch left and, to the best of my recollection, I've never actually bought just peppercorns. I am going to order from Penzey's today. Their selection of peppercorns is overwhelming - tellicherry, malabar, muntok, pink, green, black. I have a shaker of ground white, so I want at least some (or all?) black.
https://www.penzeys.com/search/?q=%22peppercorns%22
The grinder I was given only has about an inch left and, to the best of my recollection, I've never actually bought just peppercorns. I am going to order from Penzey's today. Their selection of peppercorns is overwhelming - tellicherry, malabar, muntok, pink, green, black. I have a shaker of ground white, so I want at least some (or all?) black.
https://www.penzeys.com/search/?q=%22peppercorns%22
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May 6, 2022 | 4:26 pm
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TBH, you can buy packages of black peppercorns (Tampico, El Guapo) for ~$1/oz at most local supermarkets in California.
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May 6, 2022 | 4:47 pm
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I buy whole black peppercorns at Costco. I like to mix them with rainbow ones from Trader Joe’s.
May 6, 2022 | 6:07 pm
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May 6, 2022 | 7:00 pm
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Do you use that much pepper? Peppercorns lose their potency and flavor after a while. They don't go bad just won't taste as fresh. I try to only buy what I will use in a year.. I second the vote for tellicherry but I usually buy the mixed blend.
May 6, 2022 | 7:27 pm
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Very true, but often the large jug at Costco costs less than the tiny jar of Schilling/other at the supermarket, so tossing some after a year or so is no biggie.
May 6, 2022 | 8:17 pm
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May 7, 2022 | 8:10 am
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I was in this situation last year and got what I thought were peppercorns on Amazon. Nope, turns out I bought ground black pepper 
But for whatever reason it is very potent so I've been using it.
-J.
But for whatever reason it is very potent so I've been using it.-J.
May 7, 2022 | 9:17 am
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We used to buy Costco or Penzey's peppercorns, but the French peppercorn blend from The Spice House is superior:
https://www.thespicehouse.com/produc...ppercorn-blend
https://www.thespicehouse.com/produc...ppercorn-blend
May 7, 2022 | 9:34 am
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We used to buy Costco or Penzey's peppercorns, but the French peppercorn blend from The Spice House is superior:
https://www.thespicehouse.com/produc...ppercorn-blend
https://www.thespicehouse.com/produc...ppercorn-blend
May 7, 2022 | 10:48 am
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I would recommend a trip to the local indian spice shop. The ones near me always have whole peppercorns on hand. The variety depends on a variety of factors, but still pretty decent most of the time. I usually go 2-3 times a year to pick up various spices and it's always interesting to see what's on hand.
May 7, 2022 | 12:29 pm
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(a) Go to your nearby Indian store for pepper.
https://www.nonnabox.com/types-of-pepper/ is a short read on the different varieties of pepper in the market. Or if you prefer a different source, https://www.seriouseats.com/guide-to-pepper-varieties
The Telicherry is the same variety as the Malabar pepper, differing in size (which also results in a somewhat lower heat and more aromatics).
If you want something interestingly different, long pepper is a great option (Use a coffee grinder to grind this, rather than a regular pepper grinder. I am guessing you don't have a good spice grinder at home from your question).
https://www.nonnabox.com/types-of-pepper/ is a short read on the different varieties of pepper in the market. Or if you prefer a different source, https://www.seriouseats.com/guide-to-pepper-varieties
The Telicherry is the same variety as the Malabar pepper, differing in size (which also results in a somewhat lower heat and more aromatics).
If you want something interestingly different, long pepper is a great option (Use a coffee grinder to grind this, rather than a regular pepper grinder. I am guessing you don't have a good spice grinder at home from your question).