All About Black, White, Green, Pink, and Szechuan Peppercorns

Ingredient expert Jack Bishop explains the differences between types of peppercorns.

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[GlennC]

"Sprinkling sawdust on your food." That's the reason I love this guy.

[andrewngsh]

"You're just sprinkling saw dust on your food" Priceless!! Not only educational but humorous. Thanks to Jack for his wonderful way of breaking it down fo us regular folks.

[annek]

I am seriously addicted to pepper from Penzey, a spice company here in Wisconsin! I had always used Spice Island products until one day my daughter introduced me to the Penzey brand and I was hooked! Fantastic no matter what spice you try!

[myretiredhobbiesgainesvill]

Jack is one of my favorite experts I enjoy seeing at ATK. Always provides great information that I can use. Terrific video as always, thanks for sharing.

[achillesandhispal]

I love a video like this about the roughly dozen different types of mustards. Which ones to use for glazes, sauces, marinades, or should be regulated to only sandwiches.

[iamme]

My grandmother and mother never ever used whole pepper corns, and when I was young I didn't like black pepper on anything. When I started High School I took as many cooking classes as I could and discovered fresh ground black pepper and have enjoyed it ever since. By the way, I love America's Test Kitchen and Cooks Country. I also converted my mom to using a pepper mill and ditching the can of pre ground pepper

[FStrawberries]

Correct. Pepper is truly the "Spice of Life".🙌🏾💕🙏🏾💯🍓

[Tsyras]

I buy both whole peppercorns and pre-ground. My main use case of the pre-ground:

I am lazy and recipes call for large amounts of pepper.

[thomasw]

I am glad I am not the only one who rummages around the cabinets when invited to someone's house. I also like to go through their mail.

[Pad-Thai-]

I am Thai-Chinese grew up in Thailand, since a little kid, we've used Grounded White pepper corn. Since I see this video clip, I'll go and find my new White pepper corn. Thank you ❤

[lilithsmith]

Jack you are the best! Your information is price less, and listen to your advice about all spices long time ago. Thank you.

[johannesgutenburg]

what a great informative video! thanks jack!

[randmayfield]

Cambodia is famous for their pepper and they have a dish, one of my favorite things to have when I am there, that's a stir-fry using green unripe pepper berries left on the stem. You can buy them here in the USA brined in a jar.

[rondegagne]

Never knew there were choices. Thanks. Jack, could you possibly show electric peppermills that really work for the older crowd? Much appreciated in advance.

[JustAThought]

Nice! I just heard a British chef talking about, and raving about, the flavor contained in the “pink peppercorn.” That chef recreated an old 19th century Royal meal using freshly ground pink peppercorns. Now I am excited to try them after watching this informative clip.😁

[CharlesEnglish-km]

From Newfoundland Canad and you Program is one of my Favorites
I watch it all the time, I Love your foods you do up. But I can't eat hot spices, or salt on account of my blood pressure, but I love every other spices in my meals, Cayenne pepper I can have I put a little bit of it in every meal with all my other spices Thanks Guys for such an Informative
Program, from
Charles A. English...😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤

[cool_sword]

Szechuan peppercorns are so good. They tingle, but they also have a great flavor. Wish I could think of a use for them outside of Chinese food though lol

[mariavega]

Educational. I didn't know there were so many varieties of pepper. Thank you.

[philippapay]

Gotta love anyone who understands and loves the flavors of freshly ground black peppercorns.

[brucefulton]

McCormicks makes a blend of whole Szechuan, pink, green & black peppercorns, coriander seed & sea salt that's really good. I grind a few twists on the outside of grilled cheese sandwiches before cooking. Really good!