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I've also discovered, not surprisingly, that there's a wide quality range for peppercorns. Good, fresh peppercorns are not just stronger, but have a wider range
by addaon 5y ago
I've also discovered, not surprisingly, that there's a wide quality range for peppercorns. Good, fresh peppercorns are not just stronger, but have a wider range of flavors, like floral notes. This [1] is what's in my peppermill now, and I'm really enjoying it -- no affiliation with B&B, but I've enjoyed everything I've bought from them.
[1] https://www.burlapandbarrel.com/collections/peppercorns/products/zanzibar-peppercorns https://www.burlapandbarrel.com/collections/peppercorns/prod...
- Bud 5y agoThose look rather nice, but they are 10x what you should be paying. You can get good, fresh Tellicherry peppercorns for $8 a pound on Amazon, and they are very nice. Another option is your local co-op or spice store, which, if you are lucky, should have pepper in bulk for about the same price. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QW1GH8Q/ref=vp_d_pb_TIER2_cmt_lp_B00ILK98EA_pd?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07QW1GH8Q&pd_rd_w=vLmQt&pf_rd_p=97e8de0d-97b9-4dbd-a111-de3444373e29&pf_rd_r=1GXFR73QF0XW429WCB2B&pd_rd_r=9cd39af2-cd77-46d6-950a-5772fe4c0bce&pd_rd_wg=fpFNE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QW1GH8Q/ref=vp_d_pb_TIER2_cmt_l...
- addaon 5y agoI try to avoid eating things from Amazon, due to supply chain concerns. Compared to the $10/lb pepper I get locally, the $40/lb stuff is noticeably better, and I end up using a bit less of it. It's not a major expense for me -- a pound lasts nearly a year at my usage rate, which is about the point where I'd be worried about freshness anyway -- so, while I agree the cost-per-unit-weight difference is significant and even ridiculous, the cost-per-meal difference is in the noise for me personally.