CP Cracked Black Pepper | 5 lb/2.27 kgs

Cracked black pepper occupies a different culinary role than fine-ground the coarser creates visible texture, a burst of sharp heat, and a presence on the plate that fine powder simply cannot replicate. CP Cracked Black Pepper in the 5 lb / 2.27 kg institutional canister is the workhorse seasoning for steak crusts, au poivre sauces, pasta finishing, and tableside pepper service at professional foodservice scale.

The crack versus grind distinction matters on a real menu. A New York strip coated in cracked pepper before a sear develops a flavourful, slightly chewy crust that defines the dish. Cacio e pepe which has surged across Canadian menus in recent years depends entirely on visible, coarsely cracked pepper forming the backbone of the sauce. Bruschetta, steak tartare, and charcuterie boards all benefit from the textural drama cracked pepper provides over fine powder.

At a service volume that goes through pepper steadily, purchasing in a 5 lb bulk canister versus repeated retail-size purchases makes both logistical and economic sense. The resealable canister protects against moisture and aroma loss two of the biggest quality killers for dried spices in a commercial kitchen environment keeping your cracked pepper pungent and aromatic through the full quantity.

• Format: 5 lb / 2.27 kg resealable institutional canister
• Grind: Coarse crack visible pepper pieces, not fine powder
• Applications: Steak crust, au poivre sauce, cacio e pepe, charcuterie, tableside finishing, rubs
• Flavour profile: Sharp, pungent, bright heat with aromatic lift
• Ideal for: Steakhouses, Italian restaurants, fine dining, catering, hotel banquet kitchens

For kitchens where cracked black pepper is a daily staple across multiple applications, having 5 lb in a single, well-sealed institutional canister eliminates the constant small-order cycle and keeps your back-of-house stocked through the full service week. CP Cracked Black Pepper is a reliable standard that performs from prep to plate.