What Are White peppercorns and How Can I Use Them?
If white peppercorns have turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use them with confidence and how to choose them, cook them, store them, what to substitute, and 20 recipes to try them in.
Where found
White peppercorns are usually found in the condiments section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
| In Chinese: | 白胡椒 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | grains de poivre blanc | |
| en español: | granos de pimienta blanca |
Recipes using white peppercorns
There are 20 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Cabrillas with Celery Essense
Poached cabrilla fish medallions served over braised celery bulb with a fragrant court bouillon, pickled ginger and carrot ribbons. A refined seafood main course with clean, elegant flavors.
Tunisian Chili-Crusted Beef
Filet mignon rolled in crushed coriander, white peppercorns, ancho chili, and cumin, then seared hard for a fragrant North African spice crust. Serve sliced with tomato jam and tahini yogurt for a 15-minute showstopper.
Brunswick Stew with Corn Dumplings
An absolutely tasty dumpling stew is perfect in a cold winter day to warm up your entire family.
Eight Spiced Crispy Skinned Snapper in a Thai Hot And
Eight-spice crispy skinned snapper with Szechuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon, fennel, cumin, coriander, white pepper, and ginger. Pan-seared then oven-roasted for shatteringly crisp skin.
Gravlax
Classic Scandinavian gravlax cured with kosher salt, sugar, crushed white peppercorns, and fresh dill. No cooking required. The salmon cures in the fridge for 48 to 72 hours under a weighted press.
Pickled Nastutium Seeds
Pickled nasturtium seeds brined in salt water, layered with tarragon and horseradish, then preserved in spiced white wine vinegar. A peppery homemade caper substitute.
Apple-Cheese Soup
Apple-cheese soup blends tart Granny Smith apples, sharp aged cheddar, and a splash of port into a silky strained bowl finished with crisp bacon. A savory-sweet starter with real depth.
Eight Spiced Crispy Skinned Snapper in a Thai Sauce
Crispy skinned red snapper crusted with eight spices including Szechuan peppercorn, star anise, cinnamon, and cumin. Pan-seared then oven-roasted for shatteringly crisp skin.
Veal-And-Crayfish Stew
Veal and crayfish stew in a sherry cream sauce with mushrooms, nutmeg, and lemon. Tender braised veal meets sweet crayfish tails in this elegant French-inspired dish.
Best Steak Au Poivre
Classic French steak au poivre with tri-color peppercorn crust, cognac flambe, and rich cream pan sauce. Restaurant-quality pepper steak in under 30 minutes for an elegant dinner.
Thai Southern Chicken
Southern Thai grilled chicken: chicken rubbed with a fragrant spice paste, even under the skin, marinated, then grilled over low coals until charred and juicy. Big, bold Thai flavor off the grill.
Citrus Crusted Shrimp with Ginger Starfruit A
Seared butterflied shrimp coated in a caramelized lemon-lime zest crust with jalapeno and white pepper, finished with starfruit, ginger, and a rum pan sauce. A show-stopping tropical appetizer.
Citrus Crusted Shrimp with Ginger Starfruit & Rum
Butterflied shrimp pressed with a lemon-lime zest crust, seared with jalapeno and white pepper, then finished with sliced starfruit, fresh ginger, and a splash of rum. Tropical, bold, and ready in 40 minutes.
Figs Poached in White Wine & Fresh Thyme
Try this side dish that adds a unique look and taste to any meal!
Esterhazy Rostbraten (Beef Sirloin a la Esterhazy)
Esterhazy Rostbraten is a classic Austrian beef sirloin dish with julienned root vegetables in a cognac cream sauce. An elegant Viennese main course finished with sour cream.
Gravlax (Salmon Marinated in Dill)
Gravlax, the Scandinavian cured salmon: fresh fillets buried in salt, sugar, dill and white pepper, weighted and cured for days until silky. Sliced thin and served with mustard-dill sauce.
Green Tomato Relish
Green tomato relish turns end-of-season unripe tomatoes into a tangy-sweet preserve spiced with allspice, cloves, mustard, and celery seed. Salted overnight to draw water, then simmered with brown sugar, vinegar, and lemon. Cans up beautifully.
Bak Ku Teh (Pork Rib Tea Soup)
Malaysian pork rib soup simmered with star anise, cinnamon, and white peppercorns in a fragrant dark soy broth. Topped with crispy shallot flakes and served with rice.
Kangaroo Pepper Steak
Kangaroo meat is very low-fat, it is healthy, if you want to try some kangaroo recipe, this one is worthy.
