I am about to give away one of my secrets… I use Tellicherry Black Pepper in my BBQ rubs. Tellicherry has a more balanced flavor versus the heat. Fresh ground tellicherry pepper also hits the nose in a pleasant way. Using tellicherry black pepper is a good way to up a level in your BBQ rubs. I discovered tellicherry pepper at Penzeys Spices and now I see that this pepper is readily available on Amazon.
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It’s okay if you never heard of tellicherry black pepper. It’s still black pepper but the peppercorns are larger than 4.25mm in diameter. This corresponds to less than 10% of the yield from the vine. The prices for black pepper ranges, so I recommend starting on the low-end and giving tellicherry sized peppercorns a taste. And, I always recommend that you grind the pepper fresh if you are using it on a brisket or ribs or in a barbecue sauce. For rubs, try a courser grind. For sauces, try a mix of fine and coarse.
Let me know if you try this out and let me know what you think of the flavor and aroma.
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