Pepper Substitutes

There's a reason most dinner tables play host to a pepper shaker. Using pepper in your recipes is a quick and easy way to add a little extra something special to food. Whether you're looking for a black pepper substitute, white pepper substitute, or red pepper substitute, we've got just the ticket.

Black Pepper Substitutes

For 1/2 teapsoon, substitute 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper.

White Pepper Substitute

For 1/2 teaspoon, substitute 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Red Pepper Substitutes

In place of the red pepper in your recipe, use a dash of bottled hot pepper sauce or an equal amount of black pepper.

More ingredient substitutions

Healthy ingredient substitutions

Pepper Recipes

Cracked Black Pepper and Rosemary Focaccia

Shrimp and Crushed Red Pepper Pasta

Bacon and Cracked Black Pepper Biscuits