Black Pepper vs. White Pepper

[debodun]

Has anyone used ground white pepper? If so, do you think it's more peppery that black?

 

[Tish]

No, I haven't, but I am curious enough to find out.

 

[CallMeKate]

I've always heard that the white is spicier... but I haven't tried it because I'm not even a fan of the black kind.
Are you planning to try it, Deb?

 

[debodun]

I have both and it seemed to me that the white was much spicier than the black.

 

[hawkdon]

many many, years ago, I used white pepper, and blaCK, for awhile and I did so just for the fact that the white was spicier
tasting than the black...that's been a long time ago tho...

 

[Hackney]

Dr Pepper's more fizzy...if it helps

 

[Alizerine]

I use black pepper because it is recommended to help the absorption of turmeric and possibly other nutrients.

 

[hollydolly]

apparently white pepper IS spicier


What’s the Difference Between Black and White Pepper?

I don't like white pepper it always tastes of dust to me...

 

[Jules]

In the winter when I’m mashing the old potatoes that are blah and tasteless, I toss in lots of white pepper at the end. I like the bite. Just this morning I was thinking I should do this.

I’ve never considered it as a replacement for black pepper.

 

[DebraMae]

I have seen it but never tried it. I like "spicy". I'll have to get some.

 

[hearlady]

Has anyone used ground white pepper? If so, do you think it's more peppery that black?

Yes, a little spicier so you don't need much. My mother used it in mashed potatoes. I use it in clam dip. Anywhere you don't want the little black specs.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

I didn’t know there were white pepper corns.
Now I need to find some and try it. I love pepper far better than salt.

 

[hearlady]

I didn’t know there were white pepper corns.
Now I need to find some and try it. I love pepper far better than salt.

You'll probably love it!

 

[PeppermintPatty]

You'll probably love it!

I probably will.

 

[Gary O']

I use black pepper
Simply because I can see how much I grind on my cottage cheese
and baked potatoes
and eggs

Too much is too late

 

[RadishRose]

They are just peppercorns with the black outer layer ground off.

 

[Ruthanne]

I have only used black pepper.

 

[Nathan]

Haven't used White Pepper much, I do use a lot of various red peppers and chilies.

 

[RadishRose]

Haven't used White Pepper much, I do use a lot of various red peppers and chilies.

I've never used white pepper. I don't know why.

I once was given a small tube of what I think was Royal Peppercorns but they were in different colors; black, pink, white and green. like this-

Tasted like pepper.

 

[Oris Borloff]

The best flavor for any of the pepper corns is when freshly ground. White pepper does have an earthier, sharper bite. It is used frequently in Chinese recipes, but when I've seen it for sale in Asian markets it was always pre ground.

I bought a jar of the 4 pepper mix once, and separated the types. I couldn't tell the difference between green and black, and the white wasn't especially good, so they might not have been the best quality corns to begin with or old. We have two grinders on the table and the white we have now tastes better than that did.

 

[helenbacque]

I always thought white was used mainly when it was being added to a dish that was white in color to be less obvious but not for distinctive flavor.

 

[Oris Borloff]

I always thought white was used mainly because it was being added to a dish that was white in color and it blended be

Good point. Yes, often that is the case.

 

[Lilac]

White pepper is hotter than black pepper. It's usually used in recipes where you need pepper, but don't want the black specks show up like in a hollandaise sauce. I will use less of it than I do black in a recipe.

I like green peppercorns the best. It's the mildest of all of the peppercorns. I like to use it on steak au poivre, because to me it I think the black peppercorns get bitter when they are scorched when you brown the steak.

I have grinders for both the green & black for the table. I do use ground black pepper in my everyday cooking from my local bulk food store since they have a high turnover of products. She will special order the green for me & I reseal them in glass jars with my foodsaver. Kept in the dark, they keep for a very long time.

 

[dilettante]

I have dirty rice recipe that just isn't the same without both flavors.

You'll also see white pepper in a lot of processed packaged foods and some cured meat products like dry sausages for the same reason. It has its own flavor notes.

 

[caramel]

apparently white pepper IS spicier

I would not have guessed that. I put black pepper in everything. Depending on the freshness and the grind, black pepper can be spicy.

I tried white pepper once to put in my mashed potatoes. I didn't notice much of a kick. Maybe it was ground too fine or I got an old batch.

I'll have to try it again. I love pepper.