Tasting Expert Reveals the Best Black Peppercorns

Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of black pepper.

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[Xelbiuj]

Grinding them fresh is the only thing that matters to my palate.

[bmljenny]

When preground pepper is first opened, it still has freshness which is probably why she didn't react negatively to it in tasting. I think it would be interesting to buy all these peppers, open the jars, put them back in a cabinet for six months and try again.

[twomustangs]

Good to find a video like this. So many people think of pepper as such a simple thing. I have a brass grinder from Turkey (yeah, I'm proud of it and have to mention it in a YouTube comment that no one cares about) and I like to grind together the medley - the black, red, green, and white. I like white alone as an ingredient. Not quite the sharpness of black.

[dogbarbill]

I know this will sound disgusting to many people as it did when I was introduced to it, but try pepper on popcorn instead of salt. First time I tried a handful that way, I couldn't believe how good it was. Now, that's the only way I season popcorn. Love

[CurriesWithBumbi]

Love how you sprinkle little bit of humor here and there . Makes it more interesting and entertaining.

[martiniontherocks]

As usual, they are excellent. Thanks America's Test Kitchen.

[Davethreshold]

YAY Tones! I just cleaned out my spice cupboard and I have been using that.

[terryjohnson]

The peppercorns I recently bought from Costco are the best I have ever tried. When I opened the container I was surprised by the smell, it smells more like citrus than pepper, it is not until you grind it that you get that amazing pepper scent and flavor.

[prathapan]

Tellichherry is a very tiny area in the state of Kerala in India- The pepper grown in this area is called the Tellicherry pepper. Small volumes, and its distinct flavour makes it quite expensive. The Europeans in 14th century wanted to by directly from the Indians and Vasco Da Gama reached there in 1497, and rest is world history

[drifterdc]

KamPot is supposed to be the gold standard for pepper. I now live in VietNam, well known for its pepper. I’ve done a blind comparison and they are indistinguishable. Yes who knew pepper could have citrus notes etc? It’s also a great souvenir to bring home as it’s small and light weight. Once you have tried these varieties of fresh ground pepper everything else does taste like sawdust.

[NelliG]

Penzey's isn't just mail order. They have 56 stores in the US, currently closed to in-store shopping because of covid but you can pick up orders. It's really fun to shop there and the people who work in the stores I've been in are really helpful and knowledgeable.

[mynala]

Do an episode on different mushrooms and how to use them please

[travislamarrsimpson]

I knew ATK had told ys about peppercorns and gave us advice about & against buying those large containers of spices... They're good for restaurants but not so much home cooking. Thank you ATK for all the testing and reviews that make me a better home cook.

[alphaxanon]

You guys should have done an April Fools episode like "Best frozen burritos shootout: Gas station, truck stop, convenience store, or liquor store"

[themikelee]

Please always include the Costco brands!

[RicasHomeySpace]

If you're looking for the gold standard of peppercorns, google Kampot pepper. It grows in the Kampot province in Cambodia. Even just by biting 1 corn is an explotion of spicyness, zest, and earthy flavor in your mouth. A kg would cost atleast 1k USD.

[allisonquerze]

Love the top and lipstick that Bridget is wearing in this video. It is the perfect color for her because it compliments her skin tone so well.

[gerikucinski]

Penzey’s also sells “Special Extra Bold Indian Black Peppercorns” that are described as premium peppercorns (top 0.5%) from India - it would have been interesting to get their rating on this pepper.

[jeffdrew]

Perhaps a follow up tasting of whole black vs whole white peppercorns? Tasty!

[amandah]

The Badia ground pepper is my favorite. I will have to try the peppercorns