tekobo Posted November 28, 2017 Report Posted November 28, 2017 (edited) I am on the hunt for the legendary purple crack. Having realised it isn't really called purple crack and that, hopefully, my search permissions won't be taken off me for having searched for crack on google I am looking for a source of this spice. Can someone in the know confirm that we are talking about Tasmannia lanceolata? These guys appear to export the stuff from Tasmania in good, catering size packs http://www.tasmanianmountainpepper.com. Edited August 21, 2018 by tekobo 1
Aussie Ora Posted November 28, 2017 Report Posted November 28, 2017 I am on the hunt for the legendary purple crack. Having realised it isn't really called purple crack and that, hopefully, my security clearance won't be taken off me for having searched for crack on google I am looking for a source of this spice. Can someone in the know confirm that we are talking about Tasmannia lanceolata? These guys appear to export the stuff from Tasmania in good, catering size packs http://www.tasmanianmountainpepper.com. Tony coined the name purple Crack lol I supplied him and ckreef and myself from here . http://www.pepperberry.net.au/Whole-Fresh-Pepper-Berries---1Kg.phpOutback kamado Bar and Grill
tekobo Posted November 28, 2017 Author Report Posted November 28, 2017 Thanks, @Aussie Ora. Sounds like you are an enabler 1
tony b Posted November 28, 2017 Report Posted November 28, 2017 5 hours ago, tekobo said: Thanks, @Aussie Ora. Sounds like you are an enabler Goddamn the Pusher man! (old Steppenwolf song!) I gave it the name as it does stain most things purple and it's highly addictive! I keep a grinder by my stove and have a shaker mixed up with flaked salt. It goes on just about everything, including eggs! 1
Tyrus Posted November 28, 2017 Report Posted November 28, 2017 That's funny,...I recently looked up Purple crack because of Aussies posts and found a kid out California smoking some purple crack in a bong. Supposedly it's a pleasant smoking pot, he was enjoying the experience. However, I am interested in the spice Purple crack also, and hope to find it on one of my journeys. Do you think Whole Foods may have it?
tekobo Posted November 29, 2017 Author Report Posted November 29, 2017 That looks yummy @tony b. Looking forward to getting my own supply soon!
Keith B Posted November 29, 2017 Report Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) 18 hours ago, Tyrus said: That's funny,...I recently looked up Purple crack because of Aussies posts and found a kid out California smoking some purple crack in a bong. Supposedly it's a pleasant smoking pot, he was enjoying the experience. However, I am interested in the spice Purple crack also, and hope to find it on one of my journeys. Do you think Whole Foods may have it? Whole foods will not have the pepperberries. I ordered mine from the same company that Aussie Ora uses http://www.pepperberry.net.au/Whole-Dried-Pepper-Berries---1Kg.php. I ordered a kilo of the dried pepperberries and the shipped price to Virginia was $116 us. They have other sizes available as well when they are in stock. I did find one place in the states that listed them but they are showing out of stock right now, https://kalustyans.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=13015&search=pepper+berries They are worth the price. Like Tony B said, I put them on everything. A whole kilo will last a long time! Edited November 29, 2017 by Keith B 1
Tyrus Posted November 29, 2017 Report Posted November 29, 2017 30 minutes ago, Keith B said: Whole foods will not have the pepperberries. I ordered mine from the same company that Aussie Ora uses http://www.pepperberry.net.au/Whole-Dried-Pepper-Berries---1Kg.php. I ordered a kilo of the dried pepperberries and the shipped price to Virginia was $116 us. They have other sizes available as well when they are in stock. I did find one place in the states that listed them but they are showing out of stock right now, https://kalustyans.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=13015&search=pepper+berries They are worth the price. Like Tony B said, I put them on everything. A whole kilo will last a long time! Thank you, that I will try. Made the inquiry but, unsure as to quanity for personal use. A kilo is 2.2 lbs, that's alota pepper.
Keith B Posted November 29, 2017 Report Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tyrus said: Thank you, that I will try. Made the inquiry but, unsure as to quanity for personal use. A kilo is 2.2 lbs, that's alota pepper. It is a lot but what I did was separate it into two ounce and five ounce portions and vacuum packed them. Hopefully they will stay fresh long enough for me to use them. You can also get with some friends and split the cost and the berries. I have given some of the two ounce packages to family members (my son has already asked for more). I have used them to make pepper vodka which we use in bloody mary's and I know Tony B has used them to make pepperberry beer. All kinds of uses for them and they are that good! Combined with a pepper grinder they would make a great gift as well. Edited November 29, 2017 by Keith B
5698k Posted November 29, 2017 Report Posted November 29, 2017 http://shop.thespicelab.com/index.php/no-55-tasmanian-mountain-pepper.htmlIs this it?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Keith B Posted November 29, 2017 Report Posted November 29, 2017 Just now, 5698k said: http://shop.thespicelab.com/index.php/no-55-tasmanian-mountain-pepper.html Is this it? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk These look just like mine.
tony b Posted November 29, 2017 Report Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) Yes, Robert, it's the same thing, but the price is 4x as high - $250 for a single pound. A little goes a long way. I'd start with a dime bag (4 oz) - LOL! Edited November 29, 2017 by tony b
5698k Posted November 29, 2017 Report Posted November 29, 2017 Yeah, it’s expensive. Is it that good?Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Shuley Posted November 29, 2017 Report Posted November 29, 2017 I think I’m buying myself some. I’m so curious. If my husband has any qualms about it I will tell him to put it in my stocking.
Shuley Posted November 29, 2017 Report Posted November 29, 2017 PS use the coupon code CHEFCINDY for 20% off
tony b Posted November 30, 2017 Report Posted November 30, 2017 2 hours ago, 5698k said: Yeah, it’s expensive. Is it that good? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk I wouldn't pay $250/lb for it - that's more than Kobe beef for crying out loud. That said, I have had a lot of fun trying it and doing different things with it, like putting it in my beer. Try an ounce or two at their price and see if it's something that trips your trigger, then decide if it's worth it to pay the big $$ for quantity. Remember, harvest in Australia is in March, so the next crop isn't that far off, if you try it and like it, then order directly from them at 25% of the imported cost. 1
Tyrus Posted November 30, 2017 Report Posted November 30, 2017 6 hours ago, Keith B said: It is a lot but what I did was separate it into two ounce and five ounce portions and vacuum packed them. Hopefully they will stay fresh long enough for me to use them. You can also get with some friends and split the cost and the berries. I have given some of the two ounce packages to family members (my son has already asked for more). I have used them to make pepper vodka which we use in bloody mary's and I know Tony B has used them to make pepperberry beer. All kinds of uses for them and they are that good! Combined with a pepper grinder they would make a great gift as well. I am a big Bloody Mary fan, and I am always looking for an edge to cut to the chase of a good presentable DRINK. Toney puts it in beer! Yum! Beer is food, never discount that. I'm just lookin for something different and you made a great presentation as to how it works. It may be a few dollars more expensive than regular as peppercorns are but, I think it certainly is worth the try
Tyrus Posted November 30, 2017 Report Posted November 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Shuley said: PS use the coupon code CHEFCINDY for 20% off Thanks, that'll work
Shuley Posted November 30, 2017 Report Posted November 30, 2017 NP. I ordered two oz because I’m just so curious.
tony b Posted November 30, 2017 Report Posted November 30, 2017 Can't wait to hear what ya'll do with them, once you get them? @Tyrus - I think that they'd rock a Bloody Mary. Would add that "je ne sais quoi," similar to using black cardamom.
