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Green Pepper - The Fresh and Herbal Pepper
Green peppercorns are simply unripe pepper berries that are dried quickly to preserve their green color and fresh taste. While black pepper is sharp and hot, green pepper is milder, fruitier, and has distinct notes of herbs and citrus. This is the pepper you *must* have if you are making a real "Steak au Poivre" (pepper steak) or a creamy pepper sauce with brandy. It is also fantastic in pâtés, with game meat, and in Asian curry dishes.
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✔ Milder than black
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✔ Fresh and herbal
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✔ Perfect for sauce
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✔ 100% Whole peppercorns
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Chef's Tip: Dried green peppercorns can be hard. To get that soft, "popping" texture found in restaurants, you can soak the peppercorns in a little hot water, stock, or brandy for 30 minutes before adding them to the sauce. Then they swell up and become tender enough to eat whole!
Applications
- ✔ Pepper Sauce: Indispensable in creamy sauces for steak and pork.
- ✔ Game: Fits wonderfully with reindeer and venison, as the fresh taste balances the heavy game flavor.
- ✔ Pâté and Terrine: Provides both flavor and a great visual cut in homemade liver pâté.
- ✔ Thai Curry: Green pepper is often used whole (on the stalk or loose) in Thai stews.
Specifications
| Type | Whole peppercorns (dried) |
| Ingredients | 100% Green Pepper (Piper nigrum) |
| Flavor Profile | Fresh, mild, herbal, slightly tart |
| Storage | Dry, dark, and tightly sealed |
FAQ
Are they spicy?
Green pepper is significantly milder than black pepper. It doesn't burn the tongue in the same way but provides a fresh and aromatic heat.
Do they need to be crushed?
In sauces, it is common to leave them whole (preferably soaked first) or coarsely crushed in a mortar. If using them as a spice on steak, they should be coarsely crushed.
What is the difference between dried and jarred?
Those in jars are in a brine and are soft. These are dried and have a more concentrated flavor. You can approximate the texture of brined pepper by soaking the dried corns.
Manufacturer
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Product properties
| Krydder | Renvare |