Tellicherry - The subtle difference between Malabar and Tellicherry is like the subtle difference in red wines. Tellicherry has a distinctively fruity flavor and aroma and is considered to be the most superior of black peppercorns.
Dried Green - The most mild of peppercorns, Green is soft enough to be easily crushed without a grinder. These peppercorns add a tangy "pop" of flavor to foods, used either crushed or whole. The intensity could be compared to semi-hot mustard, but the flavor would be peppery. It definitely adds elegance to dishes such as pasta or salads. It is one of my favorite "secret" ingredients.
Peppercorns
Grinds
Although already ground pepper is convenient, much of the flavor is lost
in storage with only the sharp remaining. Freshly ground pepper keeps the
essential oils intact giving it a fuller, richer flavor.
Whole - Used in seasoning flavor mixes such as seafood boil and pickling mix.
Green peppercorns can be used whole in other dishes.
Cracked -- Good for marinades, stews and such dishes that allow time for the
flavor to steep into the foods.
Medium cracked & course ground -- An all-purpose grind good in most dishes
and as flavor toppers for salads, meats and vegetables. Makes a great pepper
steak.
Medium & Fine Ground -- Blends into foods such as mayonnaise, fruit dishes,
delicate cream soups or casseroles. Use this grind when you want the pepper
flavor to blend into the background.
About Peppercorns
Peppercorns are the dried fruit and seed of the shrub, Piper nigrum. They are harvested in various stages of ripeness and have a variety of flavors. Soft, young fruit produces green peppercorns, sold dried and in brine. The almost ripe and dried fruit produces black peppercorns, which vary in subtly of flavors. White peppercorns are the seeds of fully ripe berries with a sharp flavor similar to a strong watercress but sharper. The Herb Place carries the following three peppercorns.
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