Black Pepper is also known as the "King of Spices". 1 teaspoon or 2 grams and 5 calories. Black pepper is the dried unripe berry from the pepper plant with a very pungent and fiery taste, although ground pepper loses much of it flavor and intensity. Available in whole or cracked peppercorns or ground into a powder. Ground pepper will stay fresh for about 3 months in a cool, dark place or can be kept in the freezer. Best used directly on food or towards the end of the cooking process. Commonly used as a basic, natural seasoning for venison, steaks, meats, poultry, dressings, vegetables, sauces and most cooked dishes.
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