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Tellicherry Black Peppercorn - Ground

Tellicherry Black Peppercorn - Ground

No Salt, No Sugar, No Preservatives

Regular price $14.00 USD
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One shake and dinner has backbone. This is Tellicherry black pepper stone-ground fresh in small batches in Portland, so the oils are already open and ready the moment it hits the plate. Stir it into a marinade or a dry rub, whisk it into a pan gravy, or dust it over roasted vegetables and eggs when reaching for the mill feels like one step too many.

Ground pepper trades keeping-power for convenience. Once a corn is milled, its aromatic oils start to open, which is exactly what you want on a busy night and exactly why freshness at grinding matters. We grind close to when it ships, not months ahead in a distant warehouse, so it lands bright instead of dusty. Store it sealed and away from the stove's heat, and use it within a few months while the aroma is at its peak.

Single ingredient: Tellicherry black peppercorn, ground. No salt, no sugar, no preservatives. Naturally gluten-free and vegan.

Common Questions

When should I use ground pepper instead of whole?

Reach for ground when the pepper needs to disappear evenly into something: a spice rub, a marinade, a batter, a smooth sauce, or a quick weeknight seasoning. Whole corns are better for slow simmering and for a coarse, cracked finish on a steak. Many cooks keep both.

How do I keep ground pepper from tasting flat?

Start with pepper that was ground recently, then protect it. Keep the jar sealed, away from heat and light, and off the shelf right above the stove. Use it within a few months rather than letting it sit for a year, and the aroma stays lively.

Does ground pepper turn bitter in cooking?

It turns bitter if you add it early to high heat, where its bright top notes scorch and go acrid. Stir it in toward the end of cooking, or finish the dish with it at the table, so the flavor stays warm and clean instead of burnt.

Is this the same pepper as your whole Tellicherry?

Yes. These are the same large, oil-rich Tellicherry corns, simply milled for you so you skip the grinder. If you want the longest shelf life, buy them whole and grind to order; if you want convenience, this is the ready version.

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Tellicherry Black Peppercorn
Tellicherry Black Peppercorn - Ground

Tellicherry Black Peppercorn - Ground

$14.00