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Spice - Allspice
Spice - Allspice Common Name ALLSPICE (PIMENTO)
Genus Species Pimenta dioica
Family Myrtaceae
Origin West Indies and Central America
Cultivated Jamaica, Cuba, Lesser Antilles, Trinidad, Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala Allspice is a peppercorn looking product of the West Indies that has an aroma of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, juniper berry and black pepper, thus the English named it allspice. Often used in place of before mentioned, it does not replace them. Allspice is a sweet taste commonly used in baked goods such as spice cakes, dessert breads and cookies. The allspice from Jamaica is considered the best quality because of it high oil content. Jamaican Allspice is the primary flavor in Jamaican jerk seasonings. Allspice from Guatemala and Honduras are both of excellent quality. The berries of the tree is what produces the spice called "Allspice." The allspice berry, although it resembles the peppercorn, has a small nut inside; and the shell is ground to produce the spice allspice. These berries when dried are used in pickling, condiments, seafood, bake goods, meat curing, toiletries, liqueurs, and medicines. Whole allspice are used in stews, soups, and curries. The allspice oils produce a mild analgesic effect. When made into a plaster the ground allspice has been used to relieve rheumatism. Allspice has also been used to relieve flatulence and vomiting. The Aztecs use the berries in their religious ceremonies to produce a smoke to please the gods. The leaves of the allspice plant are also used in cooking, and they are similar to bay leaves. The dry allspice leaves lose much of their flavor during the drying process. Where the allspice plant is grown often the leaves and wood are used to smoke meats on the BBQ. The allspice plant is a small scrubby tree, similar to the bay laurel plant. It can be grown outdoors but is not frost tolerant although large plants can with stand some colder temperatures. The allspice plant can be kept as a greenhouse plant and takes well to potting. Recipe with Allspice The next time your roasting a chicken take one-third cumin, one-third paprika and one-third allspice spices. Mix the spices together and sprinkle over the chicken as a rub before placing the chicken into the oven to cook. Cook the chicken as you normally would. Use the dripping and make a sauce to put over rice or potatoes. Just before serving the chicken, sprinkle a dash of allspice over the cooked chicken. Serve and enjoy a little taste of the Caribbean. Research From:
http://unitproj.library.ucla.edu/biomed/spice/index.cfm?displayID=1
http://www.spiceislands.com/ProductDetail.aspx?Id=07616583-9c91-4ad2-b3b2-666abcaf5230&...
http://www.mccormick.com/productdetail.cfm?id=6442
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