Francesca's Spices - Smoked Malabar black pepper, 40g

Malabar black pepper is hand-harvested before it reaches full maturity. The peppercorns are then carefully selected, laid out on racks and sun-dried, triggering the enzymatic process that turns them from green to black. Once the drying phase is complete, the peppercorns are smoked using aromatic wood, which imparts delicate, refined smoky notes without overpowering their natural aroma.

Culinary use:

Suitable for all preparations where black pepper is used, it pairs particularly well with grilled red meats. Exceptional in a cacio e pepe dish with subtle smoky undertones.

Origin: Malabar, Northern Kerala – India

Botanical name: Piper nigrum