Fresh Green Peppercorns

[pastafreak]

Any ideas on how to use and keep them?
I just bought some in a local imported food shop and I'm keen to try them this weekend.

[AB Editor]

Are they in a jar?

We keep ours in the fridge.

I chop them up and use in sauces. You can use them in a version of this, if you like:
https://theenglishkitchen.blogspot.co.uk/2010/04/creamy-mustard-sausage-and-pasta-hot.html

instead of or with the dijon.

Here's the original:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/sausagesandmustard_92487

[pastafreak]

No...they are fresh...as in still on the stem. A lot cheaper than the amazon price!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ThaiFoodOnline-Fresh-Thai-Peppercorn-100g/dp/B004OJLD7C

[pastafreak]

Ps...the recipe looks good ( well..it has to...it's Nigel Slater)

[jack daniels]

You can brine/pickle them Pasta

Anna x

[Buenchico]

Get the brandy out and use them to make a great sauce:
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2184639/peppercorn-sauce

Then use the sauce to accompany a nice steak.

[fredfredfredfred]

Do the classic peppercorn sauce.O.M.G. YES,YES,YES.
Heat some butter in a frying pan,
Crush the peppercorns in a pestle and mortar,and place into the pan,heat gently for two minutes,till the pepper is JUST starting to stick.
Deglaze with some brandy ,(be careful,it WILL flare up,stand back),add cream and salt,simmer till thickened to correct consistency,add steak,or just do as I do,and mopp it up with home made bread.Delicious.

[fredfredfredfred]

Me Again...
In order to preserve them,if they're on the stalk,you don't need to pickle them.They will last months ,just pick what you need.Don't store them in the fridge,store them in a dark cool place,where they can't pick up any moisture.If they absorb moisture they will go rancid if you don't use them quickly.
By the way,they're fantastic in marinades and cures.