Burlap & Barrel - Smoked Black Cardamom (Ground)

Smoked Black Cardamom (Ground) Smoky, complex, herbal, resinous and bold. Burlap & Barrel's Smoked Black Cardamom is a complex spice beloved across South and Central Asia. A larger cousin of cardamom, these pods are pink and purple when fresh, and they turn black as they're smoked over an open fire. The flavor is more resinous and bold than that of its softer, sweeter cousins yellow or green cardamom, and it's at its best in dishes that cook for hours, so its flavor can soften and meld with the other spices (it pairs well with citrus).

Burlap & Barrel is a single-origin spice company founded in 2016 by Ethan Frisch and Ori Zohar in New York. They source directly from smallholder farmers in over 20 countries, paying 5 to 20 times the commodity rate. Their spices are so fresh and potent that they recommend new customers use half a serving at first. "You are just cooking with old spices," says co-founder Zohar. "This is how it should be."

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Perfect for: Home cooks upgrading from supermarket spices, food lovers who care about provenance, and anyone who wants to taste the difference quality makes. Find it at The Ambrosian Pantry, 263 Josephine St in Cherry Creek, Denver, alongside one of the deepest selections of single-origin spices in the Rocky Mountain region. Shop in store or online at theambrosianpantry.com.

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