Where can I get...

You can get seeds to grow pimento bushes.

Jamaica doesn't allow export of the bushes.

If you go to the Find at page top and search all forums,that should give you all the info and alternatives.

Give us a shout ,if there are specific questions after that.

Tony....

Authentic jerk calls for green pimento wood. You won't find that in the U.S unless, as Tom mentioned, you grow your own bush.

For dried wood, this is the only source that I'm aware of. Pricey, but available.

For something of a workaround, soak 2 TBS allspice berries in water for an hour or so. Put the berries in a foil pouch and punch several pinholes in it. Put the pouch in the wood box with a small piece of apple or pecan.

The Island communities around us ,in s. Fl use hickory and some berries as dls suggested.

I guess some folks stateside might use some apple,for the fish and chicken.

What happens if you don't soak the berries?

Thanks for the info.

Tony

Soaking the berries,slows down the burnup and gives more smolder.

Jamaican allspice berries have a much higher oil level.

Fresher?

I've heard folks say that dried allspice berries on the coals can give acrid smoke,although I've not experienced it.

Remember,adaptations are an art,not a science.

Gotcha! Thanks Tom!

I am assuming the whole allspice that has been sitting on the supermarket shelf for a few months will not give good results?

I use the grocery allspice berries,but think the rubs,pastes,marinades and hickory are 95% of it.

Although my Cookshacks and FEC are great,the juices dripping on coals seems to add that last little bit to the traditional jerk.

The firebox in Cookshacks and dispersal sheet in the FEC do some of the same.
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DLS,

Thanks, ordered the wood along with a CS50.