How to Use black pepper in a Sentence

black pepper

noun
  • Season with salt and black pepper and turn off the heat.
    Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Nov. 2021
  • Add a pinch of salt and a couple of grinds of black pepper.
    Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021
  • Taste, and season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper, if desired.
    Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Whisk in the shallots, nutmeg, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
    BostonGlobe.com, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Add the broth, 1 cup water, and ¾ teaspoon black pepper, then bring to a boil.
    BostonGlobe.com, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Reduce the heat to low and whisk in ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Fold in the Parmesan cheese and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Pork chops take well to the grill, oven or stovetop, and they can be seasoned with a simple mixture of salt and black pepper.
    Chuck Blount, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Oct. 2021
  • Season meat lightly with garlic powder and black pepper.
    Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Salt, cracked black pepper, and Traeger's spice rub were in another box and pre-portioned for seasoning the brisket.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2021
  • The palate is floral and rich, with notes of chocolate, black pepper, spice and a nice balance between sweetness and acidity.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2021
  • Whisk in mustard and Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and Parmesan.
    Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Add the paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes and salt and cook, stirring regularly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2021
  • For a pleasant savory-sweet balance of sugar and salt, Ms. Lakshmi throws in both black pepper and ground cayenne for their distinct types of fruity heat, and fresh bay leaves for their woodsy aroma.
    New York Times, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Once melted, add garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring continuously, 45 seconds or until garlic is fragrant.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Dishes include pumpkin bisque, roasted Diestel farms turkey, rosemary and cracked black pepper filet of beef, ricotta cheese gnocchi, and pumpkin-white chocolate mousse.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2021
  • Stir in the cheese, herbs and a few grindings of black pepper.
    Domenica Marchetti, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Stir in the olives, thyme and oregano sprigs, and season with salt and black pepper.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Ground black pepper: Adds a light peppery note to the glaze.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
  • Sprinkle with the lemon zest and black pepper, and serve.
    Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2022
  • Add the chicken to the hot pan and season with salt and black pepper.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 July 2024
  • Sprinkle the flesh side with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2023
  • Sprinkle with a few grinds of black pepper and a pinch of flaky salt, and serve.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Top with lemon peel strips, basil leaves, and black pepper.
    Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 8 July 2023
  • Toss well, then stir in the egg and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    Saveur Editors, Saveur, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Grind black pepper over all and top with a few fresh basil leaves.
    New York Times, 20 July 2022
  • Mix the strained potatoes in a large bowl with chopped onions, thyme, eggs and black pepper.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Sprinkle the fish on both sides with salt and black pepper.
    Claudia Catalano, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022
  • Whisk in créme fraiche; season with salt and a few grinds of black pepper.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2023
  • The kitchen had dressed it up with coarse sea salt and a dusting of ground black pepper.
    Noah Lederman, Bon Appétit, 9 June 2022

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