Pink Peppercorns are actually unrelated to the familiar black peppercorns. They’re the dried berries of the Brazillian Schinus terebinthifolius tree. They have an aromatic note reminiscent of black peppercorns, but with a sweet, fruitiness, and without the spicy bite of black pepper.

Note: Pink peppercorns are in the same plant family as cashews and may trigger allergic reactions in those who are sensitive. They should not be eaten in large quantities.

Ideas for cooking with Pink Peppercorns

Pink Peppercorns are generally used whole, or crushed with a mortar and pestle. You can also add them to a pepper grinder along with other peppercorns (such as black, white and dried green), but their skins are too soft to put through the grinder on their own. Here are some ideas to cook with them:

• Add them to sautes and stews, where they retain their color throughout cooking

• Infuse them into simple syrup or sauces for dessert

• Add pink peppercorns to buttery sauces and serve with fish or poultry

• Use them straight from the jar as a finishing garnish to add a pop of festive color to dishes

• You can lightly toast them before using, to add a bit more complexity (although this will dull their bright color a little)

Use Pink Peppercorns to make:

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