Description
Patagonia Black Pepper is found where the name suggests - Patagonia, western Patagonia to be precise placing the locations inside Chile
Magellanic Winter Bark, which belongs to the botanical group Drimys. Drimys winteri is a sacred tree of the Mapuche Indians
The plant has been used for 100s of years, the leaves and bark were used by the local civilization for herbal medicine and ceremonies, sailors would use for a source of vitamin c
The shrub plant can reach 20 metres in height with the bark having a similar taste to cinnamon, the flower smells of jasmine with maturing purple berries harvested between March and May
The Drimys Shrub Trees species also includes Tasmanian pepper with similar characteristics of numbing effect with a sharp spicy flavour coming after a while with a texture of popped rice
Not suitable for use in a grinder but crushed in a mortar, goes great with game and chicken dishes, perfect on pineapple
Produced in Chile
Grinder Use - Yes
Mortar and Pestle Use - Yes
Packed in Unit that handles - MUSTARD - CELERY - SESAME
Quick Reference
What is it?: A native Chilean spice from western Patagonia, derived from the Magellanic winter bark plant.
Flavour: Aromatic, woody and warming with a distinctive South American forest character.
Common uses: Game, meat rubs, stews, sauces and savoury botanical blends.
Pairs well with: Venison, lamb, mushrooms, berries and juniper.
Compare with: Botanically unrelated to black pepper and more woody-herbal than peppercorn-like.
Substitute: Tasmanian mountain pepper or black pepper with juniper.
Storage: Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from steam, moisture and direct light. Whole peppercorns retain their aroma longer than ground pepper; close the pack promptly after use.
Good to know: This spice comes from a native Patagonian plant rather than the Piper nigrum vine.
