Hot Take: pre ground pepper just as good as freshly ground

[nobody 2,984]

Don't believe the propaganda put forth by Big Spice.

Fact: they make money when you buy pepper grinders

Fact: they save money not having to ground the pepper

Fact: the dirty truth is big ass chunks of peppercorn accidentally getting in your food are a tooth hazard.

[Ron_Artest 2,794]

We have a rechargeable automatic pepper grinder.  For 2 weeks I didn't use any pepper because the battery died and I was too lazy to charge it.  I finally charged it over the weekend and enjoyed pepper on my homemade French fries.  It was delicious.

[nobody 2,984]

Fact: it's less convenient than pre ground

[Bier Meister 1,785]

depends how you are using it.

 

in most cases i prefer grinding peppercorns. it gives off more aromatics and oils. i also like adjusting fineness for different applications.

[BeenHereBefore 1,696]

While strange topic but all means proceed.

[seafoam1 3,604]

59 minutes ago, nobody said:

Don't believe the propaganda put forth by Big Spice.

Fact: they make money when you buy pepper grinders

Fact: they save money not having to ground the pepper

Fact: the dirty truth is big ass chunks of peppercorn accidentally getting in your food are a tooth hazard.

wow. cool story. I guess this is why everyone calls you a Nobody in life. 

[edjr 7,133]

anything with crack in it has to be better

[squistion 2,725]

 

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Hot Take: pre ground pepper just as good as freshly ground

Please.

No, fresh ground pepper is superior to pepper that was pre-ground weeks or several months ago as it has a sharper taste and those with a distinguishing palate should be able to taste the difference. It is worth paying the extra for a pepper grinder IMO.

[Mookz 1,399]

 

[weepaws 3,486]

It’s not even close, freshly ground pepper wins.  

[Nomad99 870]

On 11/23/2025 at 10:13 PM, squistion said:

 

Please.

No, fresh ground pepper is superior to pepper that was pre-ground weeks or several months ago as it has a sharper taste and those with a distinguishing palate should be able to taste the difference. It is worth paying the extra for a pepper grinder IMO.

Hate to give it to you but you sir are correct. 

[nobody 2,984]

You're all lemmings.  Brainwashed by the Big Peppercorn lobby.