Allspice, also called
Jamaica pepper, is an aromatic
spice that tastes like a combination of
cinnamon and
cloves, but
hotter and more
peppery. Fresh leaves are often used for smoking meats where allspice is a local crop; it is most easily found elsewhere as dried fruits. It is used in Caribbean jerk seasoning, in mole sauces, and in
pickling; it can also be found in commercial
sausage preparations and
curry powders[?].