Three-Peppercorn Seasoning

Name: Three-Peppercorn Seasoning
Yield: Makes about 1 tablespoon; enough for 1 batch of fries, chips, or onion rings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 teaspoon ground pink peppercorns; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

December 9, 2011

The three varieties of pepper in this seasoning blend all bring their own dimension of pepperiness: the white is mild yet pungent, the black hot and biting, and the pink slightly sweet and floral. (Technically, pink pepper-corns are not peppercorns at all; they are the dried fruit of the Baies rose plant.) Together they make an appealing combination of both tastes and colors. A touch of sugar balances the assertive nature of the pepper.

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