More tips and hints.
- Dried Peppercorns can be stored for up to one year. After that, they get stale and slowly lose their flavor.
- Ground Pepper loses its flavor rather quickly. Once ground, it should be stored in a cool , dark place for up to three months.
- Brined Peppercorns can be stored indefinitely if never opened. Once open, they can be kept for 1 month.
- Freshly ground pepper has a more lively flavor than its pre-ground counterpart.
- White Pepper is the best option if you want the flavor of pepper in a lightly colored dish, but don’t want to influence its appearance.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of peppercorns to a to a shaker nearly full of ground pepper will keep the pepper tasting fresher and prevent clumping.
- If looking for a specific variety of peppercorns, Tellicherry and Indian Malabar are highly regarded.
- For white peppercorns, Sarawak are quite tasty.
- Another strike against pre-ground pepper: Most peppercorns used in pre-ground are typically of a poorer quality.
- Pepper is the perfect combination for savory dishes.
- One ounce of ground pepper equates to 5 Tablespoons.
- One cup of peppercorns equates to roughly 1.66 ounces.
