โI would bump it up to a 7.5 for the joy of discovery.โ
โTo add in some good crunch to the bites.โ
โI think the stew is sorely lacking starches.โ
โFirst day that I am comfortable adding in any more spice since the Carolina Reaper.โ
โAdded as a 'good chunk' of strips while the creator was feeling 'fairly lazy'.โ
โReplaced the whole peppercorns; noted they make a great addition in flavor and texture.โ
โI would bump it up to a 7.5 for the joy of discovery.โ
Mellowed champagne, whole black peppercorns, tasty lamb, and black-eyed peas.
The creator enjoyed the discovery of the champagne and peppercorn pairing and added potatoes for starch and water chestnuts for texture.