Allspice-Jamaica pepper is also known as Myrtle pepper. Allspice-Jamaica Pepper is a berry whose name describes it flavor -- a combination of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg -- hence, “allspice.”
Indigenous to the Americas/Caribbean
All cuisines
Allspice-Jamaica Pepper is good for beans, breads, cabbage, cakes, carrots, chicken, chocolate, fruits, lamb, lentils, parsnips, peas, pickling blend, pies, pork, pumpkin, spinach, squash, tomatoes, turkey, turnips
Keep smaller quantities of the berries and grind in peppermill or with a mortar and pestle as needed. Replace allspice berries once every 2-3 years; replace ground allspice every 1-2 years.
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