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Toast
dry pan, medium, until fragrant
the cracked peppercorns until they smoke faintly — toasting is what turns pepper from a garnish into the co-star the name promises; pre-ground pepper skips this and the dish tastes of dust
Step 1 / 5
dry pan, medium, until fragrant
the cracked peppercorns until they smoke faintly — toasting is what turns pepper from a garnish into the co-star the name promises; pre-ground pepper skips this and the dish tastes of dust