Allspice is the berries of the Pimenta dioica plant, a tree native to Jamaica, Southern Mexico, and Central America. The berries, which resemble oversized peppercorns, are harvested while still green, ...

Use whole allspice berries in Jamaican Rice and Peas, homemade applesauce, and Jerk Turkey Legs, where they shine two ways — pureed into the marinade and scattered over the coals to infuse the ...

Allspice works well in both sweet and savory recipes, and is popular in Caribbean cooking, especially in jerk chicken and other Jamaican dishes. Use whole allspice berries in Jamaican Rice and Peas, ...

I’d always (wrongly) assumed “allspice” was called that because it contained a little bit of many spices. Its festive flavour is reminiscent of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and a little bit of ...