Citrus Peppercorn Mix Recipes

HOMEMADE LEMON PEPPER SEASONING

Steps:

• Preheat toaster oven to lowest setting.
• In a large bowl, combine lemon zest and black pepper. Cover metal pan fitted for toaster oven with foil and spread mixture evenly in pan. Allow to bake low and slow until zest is completely dried. Mine took about 26-30 minutes.
• Transfer lemon-pepper mixture to a bowl. Using the back of a spoon (or spice grinder if you have one), crush mixture until desired texture is achieved. Mix in salt, 1 tsp at a time. Continue to add salt until you have the right balance to fit your taste.
• Notes.
• Depending on size of lemons, you may need more lemons.
• If you want more of a lemon taste, reduce pepper or add more lemon zest.
• Seasoning may be kept in an air tight container for a few months.

CITRUS CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook rice in 2 cups water as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, place chicken breast halves in large skillet. Arrange bell pepper strips around chicken. In small bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, honey, paprika, salt and pepper; mix well.
• Pour orange juice mixture over chicken and bell peppers. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and juices run clear. With slotted spoon, remove chicken from skillet; place on serving platter and cover to keep warm.
• In small bowl, blend cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Stir into hot liquid in skillet. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Spoon sauce over chicken; sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with rice.

CREAMY PEPPERCORN DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

CORN ON THE COB WITH LEMON-PEPPER BUTTER

Steps:

• Carefully peel back corn husks to within 1 in. of bottoms; remove silk. Rewrap corn in husks; secure with kitchen string. Place in a stockpot; cover with cold water. Soak 20 minutes; drain., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix butter and lemon pepper. Grill corn, covered, over medium heat 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning often., Cut string and peel back husks. Serve corn with butter mixture.

PEPPERCORN MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
• Divide into 4 glass jars.
• Seal and label jars.
• Note: I found the green and pink peppercorns at my local health food store in bulk.

FOUR PEPPERCORN MIX

Steps:

• 1. Place green, black, and white peppercorns in small skillet, and heat over medium heat. Toast 2 minutes, shaking pan frequently. Add pink peppercorns, and toast 2 minutes more, shaking pan constantly. Transfer to bowl, and cool completely. 2. Place mixture in pepper mill, and store in cool, dry cabinet until ready to use.

CITRUS PEPPERCORN MIX

Steps:

• Mix together and store in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place.

SWEET BAY-PEPPERCORN SHRUB

Steps:

• Place the citrus peels in a medium bowl or a large jar. Add the sugar, peppercorns, salt, thyme, cloves and bay leaves.
• Use a muddler or the end of a rolling pin to muddle the mixture together, working the sugar mixture into the peels until the peels begin to express their oils and start to turn slightly translucent. Set aside at room temperature for at least 6 hours or overnight. Much of the sugar should be dissolved, and the citrus peels will be mostly translucent.
• Juice the reserved lemons and grapefruit. (You should have about 1¼ cups juice.) Add the juice to the mixture and stir (or cover and shake the jar) until the sugar and salt dissolve. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the solids and transfer to an airtight container. The shrub can be stored, in the refrigerator, for up to 1 month.

HOMEMADE LEMON-PEPPER SEASONING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Wash and dry the lemons. Peel away the zest from both lemons using a vegetable peeler, making sure not to get any of the pith. Spread out peels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the peels have curled up and dried, about 30 minutes. Turn off oven and allow lemon peels to cool inside turned off oven, propping the door open with a wooden spoon to allow moisture to escape, about 20 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely before proceeding to the next step.
• Combine dried lemon peels and peppercorns in a food processor fitted with a blade. Blend until coarse. Add dehydrated garlic and onion. Blend until fine and thoroughly combined.
• Remove and allow to rest for a few hours before using so flavors can meld.

CITRUS AND PEPPERCORN DRY BRINE

Steps:

• Toast black, pink, and white peppercorns and bay leaves in a skillet until fragrant. Let cool, then crush in a bag using a rolling pin or heavy skillet. Mix with salt, sugar, lemon zest, and orange zest. Apply to turkey and after curing, rinse off and pat dry before roasting.
• DO AHEAD: Dry brine can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.