Grains of Paradise

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"Entirely different from black peppercorns and in my mind, incomparably better" wrote Amanda Hesser of The New York Times.

Grains of Paradise seeds are a relative of ginger and cardamom and offer a peppery, floral, and slightly citrusy flavor with hints of cardamom, coriander, and a touch of clove. Their flavor makes them a common alternative to black pepper. Visit our blog to learn more about grains of paradise.

Jar, 3oz. $14.99
Flatpack, 3oz. $14.79

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Use this as you would use peppercorns in a pepper mill or try mixing with your favorite peppercorn for a unique blend.
Try pairing with spices like cardamom and ginger in savory dishes like vegetable soups and curries..
Great for baking as well, try adding Grains of Paradise to gingerbread, cardamom buns, and other spice-forward sweets.

A relative of both ginger and cardamom, this is what gives Grains of Paradise its peppery, floral flavor. This spice was used in Europe much the same way black pepper is used and it was also added to beverages like beer and wine. Grains of Paradise became popular when pepper became expensive and when the cost of pepper subsided Grains of Paradise became less known. Luckily it has been brought back through cooking knowledge of its peppery flavor.

Use Grains of Paradise in any dish you would add pepper for extra floral, citrusy, and warm notes. Mix with pepper in your pepper grinder to add depth and complexity to your daily cooking. Try Grains of Paradise in our Carrot-Ginger Soup and see what you think.

Grains of paradise

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whole

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peppery, sweet-spicy, floral

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savory cookies, vegetable soups, dressings

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Pepper Alternative

Customers appreciate this product for its unique, aromatic flavor that serves as an excellent alternative to black pepper. Many enjoy its versatility in various dishes, from vegetables to meats, and its ability to enhance spice blends without the acidity associated with traditional pepper. It's been positively received for its complex taste profile and digestibility.

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Carrot-Ginger Soup with Grains of Paradise

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Secret to Great Prime Rib

You hear about grains of paradise being used in beer more than cooking where I'm from, but I'm here to tell you, grains of paradise is the secret to great prime rib. When making your rub, substitute grains of paradise for coriander and your won't be disappointed. They have a deeper flavor with the peppery, citrus pop you get on your roasts. They're especially good if you're butter crusting the prime rib with coarse salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs de florence before putting it on the smoker or in the oven. They're also a great addition if you put them in a grinder and lightly add them to your sauteed mushrooms. Pick up a pack and you won't be disappointed!

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Love this spice, use it on everything.

Different but very good

I hadn't heard of this before and came across it by sheer chance. It is very different from your typical, run-of-the-mill pepper but adds a perfect extra something when mixed with peppercorns in the grinder.

Anton Brown's apple cake

Anton Brown's apple spice cake called for this spice, it really made the spiciness and called out the apple flavor. Devoured the cake over the next few days and the cake tasted great to the last day

Grains of Paradise

This was a repeat purchase. I discovered Grains of Paradise long ago. I use it in place of black pepper in most dishes. I forgot how used to it I was. We were running low before the order arrived, and I used regular black pepper on garlic green beans. My husband and I both noticed a huge difference.

They are ground and in their jar and we have been using the Grains of Paradise nearly every day in our cooking again.

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