Allspice

Botanical Name: Pimenta dioica Origin: Mexico Flavor: Warm, Sweet, Floral Use With: Beef, Chicken, Pork, Lamb, Fish, Seafood, Fruit, Vegetables, and Baked Goods Description: Also known as Jamaican Pepper, Myrtle Pepper, Pimenta, or Pimento, Allspice, despite its name, is not a blend of ‘all spices’ but is actually a single spice. It is the dried, unripe berry of the Pimenta Dioica tree native to Central and South America as well as the Caribbean Islands. Allspice has a unique flavor which many describe as a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, star anise, and black pepper which is why it is known as ‘Allspice’. Both whole and ground Allspice is highly fragrant and adds a warming, slightly sweet flavor to baked goods as well as both savory and sweet dishes..   Suggested Uses: A key ingredient in Jamaican Jerk, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Gingerbread, Mexican Mole, the brine for Corned Beef, and many other pickling brines. A warm, versatile spice that adds depth and complexity to all types o