Herb or Spice
Black Pepper
About This Entry
Black pepper is the world's most essential spice — pungent piperine heat finishes savory dishes globally and pairs with virtually every red and white wine style.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- brisket
- chicken breast
- coriander seed
- cumin seed
- garlic
- mustard seed
- parmigiano reggiano
- ribeye
- shiitake
At a Glance
Group
Whole Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Piper nigrum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Black Pepper
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Whole Spices
- Scientific name
- Piper nigrum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary