black pepper
noun
: a spice that consists of the dried fruit of an Indian vine (Piper nigrum) ground with the black husk still on
also
: the vine that yields black pepper see peppercorn compare white pepper
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After dry-aging, season all over with salt and freshly ground black pepper (use a coarse grind).
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
While the brie cools, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine pepper jelly, pecans, a pinch of salt and a grind or two of black pepper.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Add cinnamon, black pepper, or chili powder for spicy hot chocolate.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Add olive oil, garlic, chile flake, black pepper, and kale, and cook for 2 minutes.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
While the brie cools, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine pepper jelly, pecans, a pinch of salt and a grind or two of black pepper.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Add cinnamon, black pepper, or chili powder for spicy hot chocolate.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Add olive oil, garlic, chile flake, black pepper, and kale, and cook for 2 minutes.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Black pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20pepper. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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