Black Pepper
Used in Mexican stews, broths, and as a general seasoning. Essential Mexican cooking spice for seasoning meats, salsas, moles and traditional stews.
Estimated retail price
~£1.79 / 40g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Black Pepper, part of the spices section of the Mexican pantry, appears in more than 20 recipes in our collection, including Beef Birria, Sweetcorn Cream Soup and Tacos al Pastor. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Black Pepper
Sopas Y CaldosBeef Birria
Sopas Y CaldosSweetcorn Cream Soup
TacosTacos al Pastor
TacosSuadero Tacos
TacosCochinita Pibil Tacos
TacosBirria Tacos (Quesabirria)
TacosEnsenada-Style Fish Tacos
StewsCheese-Stuffed Chillies
StewsChicken Tinga
StewsMexican Picadillo
StewsMeatballs in Chipotle Sauce
StewsChilli Strips in Cream
StewsRed Chilli Stew
StewsRopa Vieja
StewsBeef with Cactus Paddles
StewsChillies in Walnut Sauce
SeafoodDevilled Prawns
SeafoodVeracruz-Style Fish
SeafoodGarlic Prawns
BreakfastEntomatadas
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer — grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Black Pepper?
Black Pepper is used in more than 20 recipes in our collection, such as Beef Birria and Sweetcorn Cream Soup. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Black Pepper in the UK?
You can buy Black Pepper online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Black Pepper be stored?
Store spices in airtight jars away from light, heat and moisture. Ground spices lose their aroma within months, while whole ones (cinnamon sticks, cloves, peppercorns) keep it far longer — grind them just before use. Seasoning pastes such as achiote should be refrigerated once opened.
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