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Lime Pepper
You’ve probably heard of or even used Lemon Pepper before, but Lime Pepper is a bit more unique and a little more elusive. While you may find other types of lime pepper on the market, they tend to contain other ingredients like salt, garlic, onion, citrus salt, or even sugar. Our Lime Pepper, thankfully, lacks all those extras! This seasoning blend is perfect to use everywhere you would use salt, pepper, or a combination of the two.
The Story of Our Lime Pepper
Our hand blended lime pepper was first requested by a Tuscan area restaurant. They requested a pure lime pepper, using lime and several mesh sizes of pepper. After numerous tests, we finally settled on a version they liked. Over time our lime pepper has evolved into this version- it’s a bit more citrusy than the original, but that’s exactly how we like it best! A burst of lime flavor accompanies and complements a burst of peppery flavor, all with just a hint of sour from the citric acid. These flavors are so brilliant they don’t need any added salt, unlike many of the other lime peppers on the market.
What’s in It?
Our Lime Pepper is made in small batches from black pepper, lime, and citric acid.
Flavor Profile
Our Lime Pepper is full of tart citrus flavor, but also has a bit of a peppery bite to it. It’s got a very strong taste, so a little goes a long way!
Where to Use
For those on a low sodium diet, this is an excellent way to spruce up the flavor of your cooking without adding any excess sodium. You can add this to the rim of a glass for a different twist on a Bloody Mary, or sprinkle a pinch into your margarita. It’s great on fish, chicken, shrimp, and pork. Try it on caramelized onions or roasted vegetables, like squash. You may even experiment with putting it on fruits, like pears or peaches. It’s good on plain ice creams too. Vanilla ice cream in particular already pairs well with a dash of pepper, but adding that citrus flavor to the mix gives it a little more depth of flavor. It’s perfect for use on foods with a relatively neutral base as well, like chicken, rice, or pasta. Lime Pepper is also an excellent ingredient in guacamole!
For a simple, delicious tortilla chip dip, try mixing a half cup of sour cream with a tablespoon of our Onion Soup Mix. Once it’s mixed up, sprinkle some Lime Pepper on top and dip away! It’s a quick dip that just tastes like summertime- it’s both bright and savory. This dip can also be enjoyed on fries, tator tots, onion rings, or as a topping on burgers!
What’s a Good Substitute for Salt and Pepper?
Lime Pepper is a great substitute for salt and pepper. Citrus flavors act to brighten food, much in the same way that salt does. Citrus can also help bring out the other flavors of food, giving it something to be compared against. Lime Pepper is perfect for a salt and pepper substitute because you are simply swapping out the salt for a citrus substitute. A similar salt and pepper swap can be made with our Lemon Pepper as well.
This Lime Pepper can be used in place of salt and pepper as a seasoning but can also be incorporated into your cooking along the way as well! Remember that it’s got a strong flavor, so you may want to use less than you think you need and then add more to taste.
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