On Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 10:37:16 AM UTC-6, wrote:
> I recently found 1.5 ounces of ground pepper for $1, which is maybe 40% less than what I would pay, per pound, for peppercorns at my local Indian store. (Incredibly, my local health food stores charge MORE for peppercorns than the Indian store, even though they sell spices from bulk bins, unlike in the Indian store!)
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> So, given that it IS convenient to buy only a small amount at a time, is there any good reason not to buy ground pepper?
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> Lenona.

Yep, what pothers have said here. I use a LOT of black peppercorns as I have a very good pepper mill with a crank on top, and I love it!! I use ground pepper in things I cook like my baked beans, which is all I use ground pepper for now that I think about it.

John Kuthe...