The Ultimate Guide to Cooking with Pepper

The Diverse World of Pepper

There are various types of peppers, but they are usually categorized as: black pepper and white pepper which each come from different stages of processing the same plant.

Black pepper is made from unripe pepper fruits that have been dried, retaining the outer skin for a stronger flavor, while white pepper is made from ripe pepper fruits that have been peeled and dried for a relatively mild flavor.

There are also green peppercorns and red peppercorns, which are pepper fruits at different stages of maturity.

Mastering Pepper in Your Cooking

Seasoning with salt and pepper is often credited in Western cuisine with awakening one's palate to fully experience the flavors in a dish.

WHITE PEPPER:

Made by peeling fully ripe berries, white pepper has a milder flavor and is ideal for lighter dishes such as all types of seafood.

BLACK PEPPER:

Known for its intense, spicy flavor, black pepper is made from unripe pepper berries that are sun-dried until they darken in color. This process preserves the outer skin and adds depth and complexity to the flavor.

Freshly ground black peppercorns have the best flavor, and just a little goes a long way in adding flavor to a dish.

Black pepper is especially good in meat dishes, especially red meat, such as steak, sliced raw cold beef, etc. Or sautéed black peppercorns with onions and added to beef bone juice, etc. The spice of the pepper masks the fishy flavor of the meat and releases the most mellow aroma.  

Moreover, pepper is also essential at the vegetarian table, black pepper is a common seasoning in vegetable salads, and a little black pepper in stews is appetizing and tasty!

Nowadays, it is also popular to have colored peppers consisting of pink, black, and white peppercorns, which are neutralized, softer, and have a richer aroma for more

Choosing the Right Pepper Mill to Grind Peppers

A high-quality pepper mill is essential for getting the ideal freshly ground pepper. The best pepper mills are those that offer adjustable grind settings to ensure an even and consistent grind, whether you need a fine or coarser powder. This ensures the flavor of your dishes.

A popular manual salt and pepper grinder is the OXO hand pepper grinder, which features a ceramic core that grinds both pepper and salt, with external adjustable gears and coarse and fine markings for easy adjustment. The classic pepper grinder is made for OXO by the makers of Chinagama salt and pepper mills.

Electric pepper mills are also popular today, no need to manually grind, loved by many users, especially gravity pepper mills, pouring automatic grinding design, more free hands.

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