Fox’s Spices Ground Pimento Allspice 600g

Pimento Allspice

Fox’s Spices Ground Pimento Allspice 600g is a warm, aromatic spice that brings together the flavours of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in one easy-to-use ingredient. Also known as pimento or Jamaican allspice, this finely ground powder has a gently sweet, peppery taste that works just as well in savoury dishes as it does in baking. The smooth texture blends quickly into marinades, stews, cakes and biscuits, giving a cosy, rounded flavour without any grit. It’s a key ingredient in traditional Jamaican jerk seasoning, Caribbean stews, spiced cakes and autumn puddings, but it’s just as handy in everyday gravy, mince dishes and slow-cooked meals. With a generous 600g tub, Fox’s Spices Ground Pimento Allspice is a practical staple for anyone who likes to keep a well-stocked spice cupboard and enjoys adding deeper flavour to simple recipes.

Key Features:

• Large 600g pack of ground pimento allspice, offering good value for regular use and batch cooking.
• Fine, free-flowing texture that mixes easily into dry rubs, cake batters, sauces and soups.
• Naturally versatile spice that suits both sweet recipes (cakes, biscuits, puddings) and savoury dishes (jerk seasoning, stews, marinades).
• Ideal base for homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning and other Caribbean-inspired spice blends.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Jamaican-Style Jerk Marinade: Use Fox’s Spices Ground Pimento Allspice as a core ingredient for jerk seasoning by mixing it with thyme, chilli, garlic, ginger, spring onions, lime and a little oil. Coat chicken, pork or vegetables and leave to marinate before roasting or grilling for a rich, spicy result.
• Spiced Fruit Cake: Stir ground pimento allspice into a fruit cake or loaf cake mixture alongside dried fruits and citrus zest. The spice adds warmth and depth, making it ideal for everyday bakes, festive cakes and family puddings.
• Comforting Beef or Lamb Stew: Add a teaspoon of ground allspice to a slow-cooked beef or lamb stew with onions, carrots and potatoes. The gentle sweetness and spice round out the gravy, making the dish taste fuller without being hot or overpowering.
• Easy Spiced Biscuit Dough: Mix Fox’s Spices Ground Pimento Allspice into a simple biscuit dough made with flour, butter and sugar. Roll, cut and bake for crisp, fragrant biscuits that sit nicely with tea or coffee and can be decorated as you like.

What is ground pimento allspice and why is it called “allspice”?

Ground pimento allspice is made from dried berries of the pimento tree, which are then finely milled into a powder. It is called “allspice” because its flavour reminds many people of a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves, so it can often replace several separate spices in one go.

How is ground allspice used in Jamaican and Caribbean cooking?

In Jamaican and wider Caribbean cooking, ground allspice is a key part of jerk seasoning, stews, curries and marinades. It is often combined with fresh aromatics such as garlic, ginger and spring onions, as well as thyme and chilli, to build layers of flavour in grilled meats, one-pot dishes and rich sauces.

Can ground pimento allspice be used instead of mixed spice or pumpkin spice?

Yes, ground pimento allspice can often stand in for mixed spice or pumpkin spice when needed. While those blends may include several different spices, allspice brings a similar warm, baking-style flavour and can work very well in cakes, biscuits, pies and puddings when a straightforward alternative is needed.