peppercorn
noun
pep·per·corn
ˈpe-pər-ˌkȯrn 
plural peppercorns
: the small round fruit of the black pepper that is typically dried and ground as a spice
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Toast and grind Sichuan peppercorns, then blend with salt and other spices such as black pepper, garlic, ginger, and paprika.
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Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
Blue Crab Cacio e Pepe features Fusilli calabrese, parmigiano reggiano, szechuan peppercorn.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Place the harissa, ras el hanout, paprika and peppercorns into a bowl.
—Rebekah Evans, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
Glaze and Serve For glaze, in a small saucepan heat maple syrup, butter, orange zest, chipotle, and peppercorns until warm.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
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Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
Blue Crab Cacio e Pepe features Fusilli calabrese, parmigiano reggiano, szechuan peppercorn.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Sign up Preheat the oven to 150 celsius / Gas Mark 2
Place the harissa, ras el hanout, paprika and peppercorns into a bowl.
—Rebekah Evans, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024
Glaze and Serve For glaze, in a small saucepan heat maple syrup, butter, orange zest, chipotle, and peppercorns until warm.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Peppercorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppercorn. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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peppercorn
noun
pep·per·corn
ˈpep-ər-ˌkȯ(ə)rn
: a dried berry of the black pepper
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