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Storage Tips: |
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Store pepper & spices in a cool, dark place. Humidity,
light and heat will cause pepper and spices to lose their flavor more
quickly. Although the most convenient place for your pepper & spice rack
may be above your stove, moving your pepper & spices to a different
location may keep them fresh longer. |
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As a general rule, pepper and ground spices will retain
their best flavors for a year. Whole spices may last for 3 to 5 years.
Proper storage should result in longer freshness times. |
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When possible, grind whole spices in a grinder or mortar
& pestle just prior to using. Toasting whole spices in a dry skillet over
medium heat before grinding will bring out even more flavor. Be careful
not to burn them! |
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Because the refrigerator is a rather humid environment,
storing pepper and spices there is not recommended. To keep larger
quantities of pepper & spices fresh, store them in the freezer in tightly
sealed containers. |
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Usage Tips: |
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Use a light hand when seasoning with pepper & spices.
Your goal is to compliment your dish without crowding out the flavor of
the food. Remember, it's usually impossible to "un-spice" a dish! |
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For long-cooking dishes, add pepper and spices an hour
or less before serving. Cooking spices for too long may result in overly
strong flavors. |
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Use restraint! In general, ¼ teaspoon of pepper or other
spices is enough for 4 servings. |
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Keep it simple. Unless the recipe
specifically calls for it, don't use more than 3 type of spices in any one
dish. The exception to this rule is Indian cooking, which often calls for
10 or more different spices in one curry dish! |
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Black pepper, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper are
excellent "after cooking" seasonings. Allow guests to season dishes with
these spices at the table. |
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Experiment! |
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Although spice blends are readily available, Blend just
enough for a few weeks and store your blends in a tightly sealed
container. |
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Back pepper are almost universal seasonings. Adding
this seasonings can enhance almost any dish. |
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Seasoning food is an art, not a
science. Experimenting with pepper and other spices can be fun and
educational, and while you may occasionally be eating a less than perfect
dish, you may also end up creating that recipe that will become a classic
in your household.
Enjoyed your food and happy cooking! |
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