Time for a Taste of Something New - Penzeys Spices

The pepper harvest in sarawak on
the island of borneo is a centuries old
event that brings families and friends
together to celebrate the culmination of
a year of growth and (with luck) good
weather. The pepper harvest takes place
at the driest time of year, in late June
through early July.
Harvesting is still done by hand just
as it has always been. determining the
peak of ripeness of pepper is a hands-on,
visual job. All of the pepper on a vine
does not mature at the same rate and
the subtle color differences are closely
monitored. some spikes of peppercorns
are in a better location on the vine and
receive more sunlight and nutrients,
so they can be harvested earlier. The
harvesters must be ready at all times,
as pepper can quickly mature from the
dark green berries used to produce black
pepper, to the yellow and red berries
which are then soaked for white pepper.
creamy white pepper, the type we carry
at Penzeys, fetches the highest price
for farmers. It also presents a greater
challenge. The longer pepper is left to
ripen, the higher the potential for heavy
rains to wipe out the crop or the hot
sun to dry the pepper on the vine. It is
the extra care and risks the farmers take
that produces the rich, sweet flavor that
has made pepper the king of spices for
millennia.
26 penzeys spices | Harvest
Penzeys Freshly Ground Pepper
A simple shake brings life to salads, sandwiches, pasta, meat,
potatoes, soup and eggs. Cut back on sodium by keeping Penzeys
Freshly Ground Pepper right at salt’s side. Reach for the pepper
first!
1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.1 oz.) #46338 $ 2.75
1⁄2 cup glass jar (net 2.4 oz.) #46354 $ 4.29
4 oz. bag #46341 $ 3.65
8 oz. bag #46383 $ 5.99
1 lb. bag #46312 $ 10.90
Whole Special Extra Bold®
Indian Black Peppercorns
Special Extra Bold® Indian Black Peppercorns are the
world’s best—only ten pounds out of every ton of
pepper makes the special grade. If you are new to
good pepper, you might want to stick with the
regular Tellicherry, as they are a better deal, but if you
really enjoy pepper you will appreciate the
difference. Great on everything, especially beef,
chicken, chops, fish, salads, vegetables, soups, and
omelets.
1⁄4 cup jar (net 1.0 oz.) #56836 $ 2.79
1⁄2 cup glass jar (net 2.1 oz.) #56852 $ 4.59
4 oz. bag #56849 $ 4.79
8 oz. bag #56881 $ 8.55
1 lb. bag #56810 $ 16.10
White Peppercorns
White Peppercorns are regarded by many parts of
the world as the finest flavored, most preferred
pepper, rich and sophisticated. White peppercorns
start out the same as black peppercorns, but then are
allowed to ripen more fully on the vine, to produce a
very large berry with a looser outer shell. This black
outer shell is then removed in one of two traditional
ways: the Muntok peppercorns are soaked in water
until the black shell loosens, while the Sarawak
peppercorns are held under a constantly flowing
stream of spring water, yielding a whiter color, and
an extra clean product. Both white peppercorns have
the traditional rich, winey, somewhat hot flavor that
is nice used in soup, on grilled meat or poultry, in
light-colored dishes or mixed with black peppercorns
for a broader range of flavor. Many Asian dishes rely
heavily on the flavor of white pepper, and it is
preferred for cooking the foods of Southeast Asia,
and Southern and Eastern Europe.
Whole Sarawak White Peppercorns
1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #56739 $ 3.09
1⁄ 2 cup glass jar (net 2.4 oz.) #56758 $ 5.09
4 oz. bag #56744 $ 5.09
8 oz. bag #56789 $ 9.15
1 lb. bag #56717 $ 17.30
Whole Muntok White Peppercorns
1⁄ 4 cup jar (net 1.2 oz.) #56236 $ 2.85
1⁄ 2 cup glass jar (net 2.5 oz.) #56252 $ 4.65
4 oz. bag #56249 $ 4.15
8 oz. bag #56281 $ 7.29
1 lb. bag #56210 $ 13.60
Green Peppercorns
Green peppercorns come from the same Indian vines
as our robust black Tellicherry peppercorns, but are
harvested before they mature, yielding green pepper
with a fresh, clean flavor. Well-suited for poultry,
vegetables and seafood. Dried green peppercorns
can be ground in a peppermill like black peppercorns
or crushed between your fingers. From India.
1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .4 oz.) #56331 $ 2.85
1⁄ 2 cup glass jar (net .7 oz.) #56357 $ 5.25
1 cup glass jar (net 1.5 oz.) #56386 $ 10.19
2 cup glass jar (net 3.0 oz.) #56328 $ 19.69
Pink Peppercorns
From the French island of Reunion. These expensive
pink berries add a touch of color and a rich, sweet
flavor to almost any dish. Unlike the black, white and
green, the pink really aren't peppercorns, but they
are called so because of their size and flavor. Called
for in almost anything, such as poultry, vegetables or
fish.
1⁄ 4 cup jar (net .5 oz.) #56436 $ 4.25
1⁄ 2 cup glass jar (net 1.1 oz.) #56452 $ 8.09
1 cup glass jar (net 2.2 oz.) #56481 $ 14.45
2 cup glass jar (net 4.4 oz.) #56423 $ 24.99