Thick Hickory Smoked Peppercorn

Thick Hickory Smoked Peppercorn offers a robust, half-cracked black peppercorn smoked over hickory for an intense, jerky-like flavor. The partial cracking releases a more pungent smoked aroma, giving each dish a bold, smoky pepper kick.

At a glance

• Spice: Smoked half-cracked black peppercorn
• Wood: Hickory
• Form: Thick, half-cracked whole peppercorns
• Aroma: Intense hickory smoke, jerky-like
• Ingredients: Smoked half-cracked black peppercorn
• Use: Grind in any preferred mill
• Vendor: Texas Salt Co

Best for

• Beef brisket, steaks, and burgers
• Smoked sausages, jerky, and pulled pork
• Bloody Marys and savory cocktail rims
• Hearty stews, chili, and baked beans
• BBQ-themed gift sets
• Tailgating and grill-master gifts

How to use

Load into your favorite pepper mill and grind fresh over finished dishes. Use the cracked form directly in dry rubs for ribs and brisket, in marinades for smoked meats, or stirred into compound butters for steakhouse-style finishing.

Flavor profile

Robust black pepper laced with a heavy, savory hickory smoke. The thick crack delivers a more pungent, jerky-style aroma, making this one of the boldest smoked peppers in the lineup.

About Texas Salt Co

Texas Salt Co crafts artisan salts and peppercorns with a focus on regional Texas flavors and a deep lineup of wood-smoked peppercorns for everyday and special-occasion cooking.

Made by Texas Salt Co, based in Bandera, Texas.