Black Peppercorn Penja

Name: Black Peppercorn Penja
Brand: Place des Épices
SKU: PE-113
Price: 27.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

Organic

$27.00

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Weight: 50g - 1.8oz.
Packaging: Tin
Origin: Penja, Cameroon

Wood, amber, and musk: its notes read like a perfume, yet this is a pepper from Cameroon. Native to India, Piper nigrum reached Africa in 1930, and Penja black pepper became the first PGI on the African continent; the organic Black Peppercorn Penja from Place des Épices comes as creamy peppercorns of varied color, a sure choice for pepper lovers. Powerful, full-bodied, and long on the palate, it reveals those heavy, refined notes. Grind it over game or a rib of beef.

Tasting profile

Strength6/10 · Hot

DelicateFiery

NotesWoody, amber, musky
StorageClosed tin, away from light and humidity

Certification Certified organic

The Ingredients

100% organic black peppercorns (Piper nigrum) from Penja, Cameroon.

Serving Ideas

Freshly ground over a steak, a rib of beef, lamb or game. In a pepper sauce or a slow-cooked stew. Over roasted vegetables, mushrooms or a potato gratin. With strawberries or a dark chocolate dessert.

Recipe idea

Penja Pepper Steak

Serves 2 · 20 min

Coarsely crush 1 tbsp Penja black peppercorns, press them onto both sides of 2 beef tenderloin steaks, then salt them.
Sear in 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter over high heat, 3 to 4 minutes per side, until 145°F (63°C) inside, then let rest on a plate.
Deglaze the pan with 2 tbsp cognac (optional) or beef broth, then add 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream.
Simmer for 2 minutes, until the sauce coats a spoon, and pour it over the steaks.

Read the full recipe on our blog →

The Maker

Spices have always traveled far, carried across seas and deserts, only to end as a pinch above the pot. Place des Épices is an artisan spice house based in France, known for its organic spices, gourmet seasonings, and handcrafted blends. The house selects spices, rare peppers, aromatic blends, salts, and gourmet ingredients from trusted sources in the leading spice-growing regions of the world, with close attention to freshness and ethical sourcing. Everything is blended and prepared in small batches to preserve aroma, authenticity, and intensity of flavor. Chefs and home cooks alike turn to Place des Épices for spices of true character.

PE-113

Barcode: 3701332114805

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