Search:
Le Creuset Valentine
Look how pretty!
More Le Creuset
Cookbooks: Seductions of Rice. Home Baking. Street Food. Cocktail Food. Modern Cocktails & Appetizers. How to Cook Everything. The Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook. Maida Heatter's Cakes. Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook. Hors d'Oeuvres. Fields of Greens. Honey. The Man Who Ate Everything.Kitchen Confidential.
Out of the Frying Pan


Herb & Spice Encyclopedia Index

Pink Peppercorns

Contrary to their name and appearance, pink peppercorns are not actually peppercorns, but berries. They can be found at gourmet stores either freeze-dried or packed in brine or water.

Whole pink peppercorns are odorless. Once ground, however they have a delicate sweet, yet peppery, taste and aroma. They are often used along with white and black peppercorns in a clear pepper mill for appearances. They are also commonly used in sauces, fish dishes and as a final dusting for presentation. Pink peppercorns in large quantities can cause illness, so use sparingly.

Once opened, refrigerated water-packed pink peppercorns will last for about a week. Berries packed in brine can be refrigerated for 3 to 4 weeks. Freeze-dried pink peppercorns should be stored in an airtight container and kept in a cool, dark place for about 6 months.

© 2000 - 2005 Out of the Frying Pan/outofthefryingpan.com. All rights reserved.