Other names: Jamaican pepper, Allspice, India wood, Four spices, India wood, Jamaican pepper, allspice, clove pepper, pimento, pimienta gorda, kababchini, baharé

Our grandmothers' allspice. The same volatile oils as pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.

Allspice is a berry native to Central America and the West Indies, now used as far away as the Middle East. Its name comes from the fact that it contains the same volatile oils as pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. The best harvests come from Jamaica, where it is used in everything from gingerbread to the famous Jamaican jerk. It pairs well with red meat dishes and grilled meats, and is a classic spice for marinades and charcuterie. In Turkey, it is also used to flavor rice.