{"product_id":"melange-noir","title":"Mélange Noir","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMélange Noir, a powerful pepper blend of three black peppers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMélange Noir is a compact black pepper blend with character and depth, perfect for steak, game and everything off the grill. We compose it in our workshop in Klingenberg am Main from three single-origin peppers: classic black pepper as the base, resinous-spicy cubeb pepper for exotic depth, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/langer-pfeffer\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elong pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e with warm, slightly sweet notes. A powerful blend that gives any cut of meat depth without overwhelming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMélange Noir is a steak pepper for rump steak, chops, roast beef, prime rib, rack of lamb, game, roasting joints and everything off the grill. Apply generously to the meat before searing or grilling, ideally together with coarse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pakistanisches-kristallsalz-kilo-beutel\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePakistani crystal salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/luisenhaller-tiefensalz\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecoarse Luisenhaller deep-rock salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Also suited to cooking into dark sauces, game ragouts and braises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mélange Noir is very intense and develops more heat as it cooks. Work your way up carefully and taste at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled steak in two steps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the steak out of the fridge an hour before grilling, rub it with coarse \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pakistanisches-kristallsalz-kilo-beutel\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePakistani crystal salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and grind Mélange Noir over it from the mill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnto the hot grill, sear briefly and sharply on both sides, let it rest, and after slicing serve with a drop of olive oil and a pinch of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/fleur-de-sel-1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFleur de Sel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as a finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePepper blend of three single-origin black peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful, deep, with a resinous-spicy cubeb note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop quality from Klingenberg am Main\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo flavour enhancers, anti-caking agents or additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile as a steak pepper, grill pepper and roast pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer single-origin peppers to blends, reach for our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/schwarzer-kerala-pfeffer\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblack Kerala pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from Periyar or the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/schwarzer-tellicherry-pfeffer\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblack Tellicherry pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For more freshness and fruit, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sieben-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e blend with Szechuan and lemon myrtle is an alternative. A classic with steak: our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/bbq-beef-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBQ Beef\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or the French \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/cafe-de-paris-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCafé de Paris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Find more in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pfeffer-co\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epepper collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Mélange Noir especially good for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClassically for steak, rump steak, roast beef, rack of lamb, game, prime rib, roasting joints and everything off the grill. Also for cooking into game ragouts, red-wine sauces and hearty braises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is cubeb pepper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCubeb pepper (also called tailed pepper) is a distinct pepper variety from Indonesia. It has a resinous-spicy, slightly eucalyptus-like note and gives Mélange Noir the exotic depth that sets it apart from pure black peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Mélange Noir differ from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sieben-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSeven blend\u003c\/a\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMélange Noir is a pure black-pepper trio and tastes earthy and concentrated. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sieben-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, by contrast, rounds out four peppers with lemon myrtle and Szechuan and comes across noticeably fresher and fruitier. Mélange Noir for the classic, Seven for freshness and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I use Mélange Noir whole or ground?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe recommend whole and freshly ground in the mill. The essential oils of the three peppers fade quickly once ground, so Mélange Noir is designed for pepper mills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Mélange Noir especially good for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Classically for steak, rump steak, roast beef, rack of lamb, game, prime rib, roasting joints and everything off the grill. Also for cooking into game ragouts, red-wine sauces and hearty braises.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is cubeb pepper?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Cubeb pepper, also called tailed pepper, is a distinct pepper variety from Indonesia. 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