THE SPICE MAGIC KITCHEN
Peppercorn vegetable stock
Freshly cracked pepper brings the finishing touch.
Peppercorn vegetable stock: Clear golden stock is free of hard peppercorns.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 6 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Stainless-steel pan; pepper grinder; food thermometer.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Prepare vegetables
No heat
Have readyOnion, carrot, celery
- Wash vegetables and roughly chop.
- Leave peppercorns whole for easy straining.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Bring to a simmer
Medium-high
Have readyVegetables, pepper, water
- Put vegetables, peppercorns and water in a saucepan.
- Bring just to a simmer.
SPICE MAGICBlack PeppercornsView this spice →Next: Extract the flavor ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Extract the flavor
Low
Have readyNo new ingredients
- Reduce heat and simmer gently, partially covered, for 35 minutes.
Illustrative preparation stage 4 Strain and cool
Off heat
Have readySalt
- Strain through a fine sieve and discard solids and peppercorns.
- Stir in salt.
- Use now or cool in shallow containers and refrigerate within 2 hours; use within 3–4 days.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Tomato soup
Basmati rice
Red lentil dal
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Original development recipe; quantities, yield and timings require kitchen testing.
Measuring your ingredients
US volumes are approximate; weigh ingredients when possible.
Kitchen tip 3
The linked peppercorn listing is a pepper-and-sea-salt set; use only the measured pepper and salt listed here.
Kitchen tip 4
Regular black peppercorns or Tellicherry peppercorns can be used at the listed amount; choose one, not both. The regular peppercorn listing includes a separate sea-salt pouch.
FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF