Allspice

Piment de la Jamaïque

What it is

One berry that tastes convincingly of clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper at once — hence the English name. Columbus was looking for black pepper when he found it, which is why the Spanish still call it pimienta.

In the kitchen

It is the backbone of jerk and of most Caribbean marinades. Use the whole berries in braises and grind only what you need.

Goes with

Thyme Chili pepper Clove Ginger Pork Cinnamon Onion Black pepper

Also used with

Baharat Dried aubergine

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