What Are Peppercorns and What Do You Do With Them? - Allrecipes Peppercorns are berries that grow on Piper nigrum, a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae The fruit is most often dried and used as a seasoning The peppercorn is used to flavor foods in both its whole and its ground state
3 Types of Peppercorns You Should Always Have in Stock Types of peppercorns Different types of peppercorns—green, black, and white—all start the same way, as a drupe, growing in clusters on a flowering vine of the plant Piper nigrum
What Are Peppercorns? (+ What to Do with Them) - Insanely Good If you’re seasoning a fabulous meal and wondering, what are peppercorns? – you aren’t alone Plenty of people aren’t quite sure what purpose they serve, nor do they know how to use them Peppercorns are a basic ingredient, but they’re absolutely essential for any serious cook or home chef
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Your Guide to Black Pepper and Other Peppercorns - Taste of Home Peppercorns are tiny fruits called drupes, which grow in clusters on a vine Most of the fruit is cultivated in India and Vietnam A wide variety of peppercorns are available at farmers’ markets, spice houses and supermarkets
The Flavorful World of Peppercorns: A Comprehensive Guide to Cooking . . . Black peppercorns are the most widely used and have a sharp, pungent flavor White peppercorns are made from the inner seed of the peppercorn plant and have a milder, creamier flavor Green peppercorns are immature peppercorns that are picked before they ripen and have a fresh, grassy flavor
How to Use Peppercorns in Cooking - The Kitchen Community Peppercorns, the ripe berries of the Piper nigrum plant, are more than just a culinary staple for adding earthy flavor to dishes like mashed potatoes These small fruits boast a range of health benefits and nutritional value