This is Allspice.  Contrary to what many people think, Allspice is not a blend of spices.  From a taste standpoint, you can see where this myth comes from.  It is said to taste like a combination of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.  But use it on its own; let allspice carry the day added to some ground lamb or rub it into a pork shoulder, then slow-roast the meat and serve with a BBQ sauce that has…yeah, you guessed it…allspice in it!   Continue reading →