white pepper

noun

Definition of white pepper

: a pungent condiment that consists of the fruit of a pepper plant (Piper nigrum) ground after the black husk has been removed

Examples of white pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There is a distinctive black pepper aroma that leans into slight white pepper notes. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021 Add the egg, scallops, heavy cream, vanilla, and white pepper; combine until smooth; scrape down the bowl twice. — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Nov. 2021 In a medium bowl, stir together oysters, sage, hot sauce, salt and white pepper. — John-john Williams Iv, baltimoresun.com, 18 Nov. 2021 Aromas of tropical fruit, salt, white pepper and mint. — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2021 El Silencio's Ensamble is a joven mezcal made up of Mexicano, Tobasiche, and Espadin magueys with striking notes of jasmine, cracked white pepper, and sweet smoke and a long, enduring finish. — Celine Bossart, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2021 In a medium bowl, mix together the ground nuts, bouillon cube, if using, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, paprika and salt. — Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2021 Sesame oil and white pepper make the pungent aroma even more mouth-watering. — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 July 2021 Sprinkle with Fleur de Sel or other coarse sea salt and a grind of Grains of Paradise or white pepper just before serving. — Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021

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