Pepper Tree Salt
Pepper Tree Salt
I must have walked past hundreds of pink Peruvian pepper trees in Los Angeles without ever stopping to wonder if the “peppercorns” hanging from their feathered branches were edible. Then I moved into my California bungalow — and found one growing right in my backyard.
Curiosity struck. I learned that the bright pink “peppercorns” weren’t actually pepper at all, but the delicate, floral berries of the Peruvian pepper tree. Once dried and crushed, their flavor was subtly sweet, peppery, and citrusy.
Pepper Tree Salt is an easy seasoning upgrade inspired by the tree just outside my kitchen window. As a chef, dishes rarely go out to the dining room without being finished with good olive oil, a sprinkling of salt or a crack of black pepper.
Pepper Tree Salt is your Chef finishing salt to impress upon your guests at your next dinner party.
Ingredients
Ingredients
·Pink peppercorns
·Maldon Sea Salt
·Hibiscus
·Rosemary
Allergens
Allergens
Pink peppercorns are a berry not a pepper!
Nut Allergies Beware! The Peruvian pepper tree belongs to the same family as cashews, pistachios and even mangoes.
Chef Recommendations
Chef Recommendations
Add our Pepper Tree Salt to your oyster mignonette. A mignonette is traditionally made with brunoised (small diced) shallots macerated in champagne vinegar and finished with a crack of black pepper.
Sprinkle over sliced sashimi and finish with some really good olive oil for a simple crudo dish.
Season your dressed Caesar Salad with Pepper Tree Salt for an elevated version of the classic.
Morsel
Morsel
This Peruvian berry is rich in flavonoids. These antioxidant compounds can help combat stress in the body and potentially help reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases.
