cracked peppercorn

Available forms include cracked pepper, crushed pepper, and whole (whole peppercorns).

Suggested uses include refilling a grinder for soups, stews, and sauces; using as a meat coating or rub; adding to warm beverages like chai; sprinkling on fruit or finished dishes; and mixing into an olive oil–balsamic dipping sauce.

Products are described as a coarse or cracked grind with a coarser texture that delivers a bold, pungent, and robust flavor.

Other formats shown include crushed red pepper flakes, a black peppercorn grinder, and coarse‑ground black pepper.

Cracked pepper is recommended for coating meats, adding to sauces and dressings, refilling a grinder for soups and stews, sprinkling on fruit or finished entrees, and mixing into dips such as olive oil with balsamic.