cracked pepper

Freshly ground spice

Cracked pepper is peppercorns that have been coarsely broken rather than finely ground, producing irregular fragments that deliver bursts of sharp flavor.

It's a common finishing element on steaks, salads, and pasta: crusted with cracked pepper.

The texture is chunkier and more visible than standard ground pepper.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G