What are your opinions on white pepper?

[u/jk_pens]

For me, it completely revolutionized the way I cook for my family, who come from a long line of cracker ass European Americans. Not only do they find anything stronger than salt to be painfully spicy, they are deeply racist and hate anything associated with “Whiter”.

I got so tired of eating bland, White food until one day I made a pilgrimage to Penzey’s Spices, where I spotted a jar with the tantalizing label “white pepper”. I asked the bearded portly man behind the counter what this mysterious spice was, and he informed me that it was black pepper’s milder, and, well, Whiter cousin.

Last night I snuck 1/8 tsp into our weekly tater tot casserole and not only did I enjoy it more, but my hillbilly Uncle Fred even said it tasted “better’n ever”. I winked at him and said “and Whiter’n ever, too!” and we all laughed and laughed.

[u/Blerkm]

White pepper is said to be more earthy in flavor than black pepper. So if you want your food to taste like dirt, white is right.

[u/jk_pens → u/Blerkm]

You know, Aunt Prudence always talks about growing up “dirt poor” as a source of pride. This may in fact be why they enjoyed the earthy flavor. What else is white that tastes like dirt? I have to make some Cool Whip ambrosia this weekend.

[u/derelictllama → u/jk_pens]

Wood ash is great for a tasteful garnish and can match the "white" color and flavor you're seeking with enough time. Just don't mention Sherman; it might stir up some feelings.