Black Pepper?

[Jeekinz]

Originally Posted by GB

Jeekinz, get yourself a coffee grinder to use for pepper (and other spices). That is how I grind my pepper for rubs and it works great.

Yeah, I've been meaning to do that. I've actually grabbed the "coffee grinder" before and thought 'How bad would one time be?...It's only once?' ....and decided against it. I drink Folgers in the big ol tub. The guests might be a tad thrown by the flavor though. LOL

[GB]

That would sure wake you up in the morning!

[babetoo]

i love pepper, black pepper, i put on pretty much everything i cook or eat. cept dessert. maybe because i don't us any salt cept in baking. i use a container up very quickly.


babe

[Katie E]

Even though I love herbs/spices/flavorings of all kinds, I'm not the hugest fan of pepper. Yet, having said that, I usually follow recipes calling for pepper and ALWAYS use freshly ground pepper. As someone already said, the flavor is far better when freshly ground. I couldn't tell you how many years it's been since I've purchased one of those "red-and-white" boxes of ground pepper.

[CharlieD]

I hate black pepper, with passion. I avoid it as much as possible. End of story

[jpmcgrew]

Originally Posted by CharlieD

I hate black pepper, with passion. I avoid it as much as possible. End of story

WOW! Charlie I use it lightly or heavy depending on what I am making. So I guess cracked black pepper is like Kryptonite to you

[Barbara L]

The only rules I have seen about black pepper are the ones my urologist gave me. No black pepper (kidney stones). I can compromise a little, but I can't give it up! I love black pepper, especially freshly, coarsely ground.

As far as what to put it in, it just depends on your tastes. I love it in a lot of things.

Barbara

[miniman]

The only time I've raised an eyebrow over using black pepper is when I saw a TV chef putting it on strawbeerries!. I'm not sure about that.
DW had a friend who covered everything savoury she ate with pepper, clouds of the stuff.

[Barbara L]

Originally Posted by miniman

The only time I've raised an eyebrow over using black pepper is when I saw a TV chef putting it on strawbeerries!. I'm not sure about that...

That sounds strange to me too, but I have accidentally gotten pepper on cantaloupe while peppering my eggs, and it tasted fine. So who knows?!

Barbara

[Mel!]

My rule is if you like it use it.
Anyway, I think it is best added freshly ground and after the dish is cooked.
I just leave the pepper grinder on the table and everybody can add as much as they want.

Mel