Black Pepper Powder

Description

Black pepper comes from the piper nigrum vine that originated on India's tropical Malabar Coast, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years. The early spice trade first introduced black pepper to the West and the rest of the Old World, making it one of the most globally popular seasonings. To make black pepper powder, the unripe green peppercorn berries are picked early and then dried and ground. The resulting powder has an intensely sharp, woody, and piney flavor. It adds punchy heat and spice to meats, soups, sauces, rubs, and more. Use black pepper powder abundantly when making or seasoning Georgian dishes. A pinch of powder packs a powerful peppery spike.