I don't think it's ever been the case that I've found myself with too much black pepper in the pantry, and no idea what to do with it. Eminently useful, pepper is one of the most ubiquitous ingredients around—after salt, it may show up in more dishes than any other in SAVEUR. It provides a welcome dose of flinty heat to almost any savory dish, and many sweet dishes as well.
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