what are peppercorns
Peppercorns are the dried fruit of the piper nigrum or pepper vine, which is native to Southern India.Though occasionally fresh varieties are used in Asian cuisine, we normally use dried ones in the west.eppercorns were historically used to treat toothaches, among other conditions. Peppercorns are dried and used as a seasoning, commonly found in peppermills, among other types of peppercorns. Peppercorns are native to Southern India.