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11966359 No.11966359 [Reply] [Original]

Why is pepper so ubiquitous? I understand seasoning most things with salt, but why is pepper its automatic companion? Why does every chef put pepper on steak like a reflex? "Make sure to taste for salt and pepper" is a phrase I hear a lot on cooking shows. Don't get me wrong, I love the stuff, but what gives?

>> No.11966365

Because it tastes good.

>> No.11966367

Because you're not the only person that loves it

>> No.11966373

It was so important they named your income after it. That's why you get paid a yearly pepperalary.

>> No.11966378

>>11966359
I would rather have garlic powder on my dinner table

>> No.11966394

>>11966359
Because, like salt, it's easy to get everywhere and makes food tastes better without being too extreme for the majority of palates nor does it conflict with most other herbs or spices you might add.

>> No.11966395

it's superior to cayenne, that's for sure.

>> No.11966401

>>11966394
too spicy for white people

>> No.11966402

>>11966359
I've tried things without pepper.
>things that are good without pepper
Walmart Ribeye Steak
flavored rice
fast food
>things that need pepper
white rice
cube steak
sausage, pepper, potatoes, and onions

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>>11966401
>HURR HURR WYPIPO
Imagine thinking you can actually insult whites with this tired shit, lol.

>> No.11966957

>>11966409
clearly bothered you :)

>> No.11967026

>>11966957
seething

>> No.11967105

>>11966378
And you would be wrong.

>> No.11967165

>>11966359
Gives a solid base to flavor and aromatic
Not overpowering when used right(sachet)

>> No.11967170

>>11966402
Walmart^(tm) Branded Premium Ribeye Steak^(tm)

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>>11966401

>> No.11967279

>>11966359
It’s just a fairly neutral spice, try replacing it with cayenne powder

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>>11967279
>neutral spice

>> No.11967351

>>11966402
Thanks for the exhaustive list. I'm printing and laminating this so I can hang it in my kitchen as a reminder.