Peppers and Peppercorns

Gourmet Peppers and Peppercorns

You’re an especially discerning chef and you love everything gourmet! We have some delightful gourmet peppers and peppercorns that will bite your buds.

Grains of Paradise are native to West Africa and so worth the alligator bite they add to beers, vegetables, stews, and even seafood.

If you’re a connoisseur of Texas cooking, you know the heat of Chiltepin Peppers. Your steaks will leave the neighbors talking and the beverages flowing!

Pepper Substitutes

Sometimes you need substitutes for peppers and peppercorns. What’s the best bet? From coriander seeds to papaya seeds, you’ll find other spices that can step in to provide alternative flavors. One of the most common pepper substitutes is Allspice, however, many believe that Grains of Paradise provide the ideal substitute for pepper.

Pepper and Peppercorn Recipes

Steak & Seafood Peppercorn Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons crushed, black peppercorns or white peppercorns.
• 2 steaks or 3 - 5 kabobs of shrimp
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup green and white onions
• A pinch of shallots.
• 1/2 cup soup base natural cream.
• 1/2 cup wine
• 4 tablespoons brandy

Directions

1. Rub the crushed peppercorns on both sides of the meat or seafood.  Sprinkle with lemon pepper, and garlic salt.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter. Stir in wine and cook for 1 minute.  Grill steaks and seafood until desired doneness.  Then, place steaks or seafood in a pan.  Carefully pour the brandy and light with a match.  The flames will burn out. Sprinkle the onions, shallots, and natural cream around the meat or seafood.  Cook, stirring the sauce, until hot. Transfer to plates and enjoy.

Peppercorn Dip Recipe

Ingredients

• Peppercorn Ranch Dip
• 16 oz Sour Cream or Sour Cream Powder
• 4 oz. Of Mayonnaise

Directions

1. Stir together all ingredients, chill, and serve with veggies, chips and steak tips. For extra kick, add crushed smoked Serrano peppers.