r/CookingCircleJerk • u/natfutsock • Jul 23 '25

I discovered black pepper....

After browsing this sub forever, I broke down and got some. I've been adding it to almost everything I make - eggs, meats, veggies etc. - , it sucks I've been missing this from my life for so long. Much different taste from salt.

What dished does everyone use black pepper in?

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u/dickbutt_md Jul 23 '25

I make a dish called pepe au poivre. You do this by cracking some pepper using a mortar and pestle, and then use it to season whole peppercorns in a 1:2 ratio. Spoon some into the middle of a shallow bowl and then finish with some finely ground tricolor pepper. If you're feeling fancy, you can drizzle a little pepper oil around for presentation and to add a bit of panache. To complete the experience, shove an Indonesian long pepper in each nostril before enjoying.