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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The same constraints apply to the black pepper, which is mostly grown in tropical regions such as Vietnam, Indian, and Brazil.
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Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Add brown sugar, mustard, black pepper, remaining 1/2 cup vinegar, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt to reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium, stirring often and scraping up any browned bits, until mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Generously season with black pepper and, if using, light sprinkling of flaky sea salt.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Espresso-Chile Rub 2 tablespoons espresso powder 3 tablespoons ground chile powder such as ancho
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
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Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Add brown sugar, mustard, black pepper, remaining 1/2 cup vinegar, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt to reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium, stirring often and scraping up any browned bits, until mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 June 2025
Generously season with black pepper and, if using, light sprinkling of flaky sea salt.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 30 May 2025
Espresso-Chile Rub 2 tablespoons espresso powder 3 tablespoons ground chile powder such as ancho
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Combine all ingredients and mix well.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
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“Black pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20pepper. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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