Long Pepper

Long Pepper offers a sweet, earthy taste with a stronger bite than black pepper. An heirloom variety (Piper longum) used in Ayurvedic traditions, it lends complex pepper character to stews and slow-cooked dishes.

At a glance

• Heirloom pepper variety
• Sweet, earthy flavor with a stronger bite than black pepper
• Pantry pepper from Old Town Spice Shop
• Sizes: 1 oz Bag ($4.90), 2 oz Jar ($9.90), 4 oz Bag ($15.00)

Best for

• Slow-cooked stews and braises
• Ayurvedic spice blends
• Indian and North African dishes
• Pepper-forward rubs and finishing salts
• Mulled wine and infused syrups
• Anywhere you would use black pepper

How to use and pairings

Grind or grate the dried catkins into dishes. Pairs well with cumin, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon.

About Old Town Spice Shop

Old Town Spice Shop offers a curated pantry of culinary spices, herbs, and seasonings.