Pink Peppercorn

Pink Peppercorn from Old Town Spice Shop has a delicate pepper flavor and lends a light rose color to food. Despite the name, pink peppercorns are not true peppercorns but the dried fruit of a tree in the cashew family. They work in dressings, on roasted meats, and even in sweets.

At a glance

• Type: Pink peppercorn
• Botanical note: Fruit of a cashew-family tree, not a true peppercorn
• Flavor: Delicate, lightly fruity
• Color: Adds a light rose tint
• Allergen: Tree nut
• Price range: $4.90 to $21.00
• Vendor: Old Town Spice Shop

Best for

• Vinaigrettes and salad dressings
• Crusting pork tenderloin or filet mignon
• Roasted and grilled meats
• Sweets like ice cream and shortbread
• Decorative finishing in clear grinders
• Gifts for adventurous cooks

How to use

Stir into vinaigrettes, roll pork tenderloin or filet mignon in coarsely ground pink peppercorns before cooking, or add to ice cream and shortbread for a surprise.

Flavor profile

Delicate, lightly fruity pepper with mild heat and a faint sweetness.

About Old Town Spice Shop

Old Town Spice Shop carries single spices, blends, and baking essentials for home cooks.