Pimento Wood

[cjr71244]

Anyone ever tried to smoke with Pimento wood? I know they use it in Jerk foods in the Caribbean. Seems it's pretty rare in the US and hard to grow but i did find one supplier in Minnesota of all places. Check out the link. I'm anxious to try it.
http://shop.pimentowood.com/Pimento-Wood-Chips-Large-000722008.htm

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[cwshiles]

I have never tried it or heard of it, but it looks interesting.  I love jerk chicken so it could be a cool addition to the wood pile.

Give it a try and let us know. 

[DivotMaker]

So many woods, so little time...

[drken567]

Pimento is the wood from the tree/shrub that gives the spice "allspice", vital in making a real "jerk" chicken, mutton, etc.

Not to be confused with pimento (yeah, same name) which are the peppers used to stuff crummy green olives. Not the same beast at all.

Will try to order some of the pimento wood. You have any results yet?

[DivotMaker]

Anybody know if it's a mild wood, like the fruitwoods, or more harsh, like mesquite?

[benjammn]

not sure, but I would love to try some

[cjr71244]

no I haven't tried yet, but I was talking to a Jamaican guy who owns a little restaurant in Myrtle Beach called Clarendon Cuisine and he said he doesn't use pimento wood and didn't think he could get any. He did have a really great sauce he puts on his jerk chicken though and he gave me a recipe rather informally. He didn't tell me any measurements.
Blend in Blender:
Scallions
Pimento
Thyme
Salt
Ketchup
Jamaican spice mix
a little water to loosen it.

[benjammn]

I thought there was someone that had a lot of it on their land that was going to send some to us ....who was that?

[Durangosmoker]

Did anybody ever use this wood?  I just ordered 3 pounds of large chunks (they were out of stock in the smaller pieces, so I'll have to break out the old hatchet).  Might have to do a side-by-side test versus, say, hickory on pork or chicken.  Will report.

[gregbooras]

I have been to Jamaica several times and the jerk chicken and pork are amazing. I have tried all kinds of rubs and spices until I discovered Grace Mild Jamaican Jerk seasoning. It comes in a jar and you can find it in most grocery stores. If you can't find that pick up Walkerswood Mild Jamaican jerk seasoning. Both products are from Jamaica.

You may have noticed that I said mild in both cases~!

This stuff is so strong you only need 1-2 t. per lb. of meat. I use a ziplock bag, add some oil add the seasoning (which is a paste) then add chicken or pork and marinate for at least one hour. You will find that this turns out amazing!

* Important note, do not get this anywhere near your eyes........
In fact if I rub this on by hand, I use disposable gloves.

The ingredients in the jar for the Grace brand are:
Escalion (onions grown in Jamaica, hot peppers, pimento, brown sugar, black pepper, thyme, garlic , vinegar, spices and vegtable oil

Walkerswood ingredients are:
scallions, hot peppers, black pepper, salt onion, alspice, nutmeg, cane sugar, citric acid, thyme.

Here is a link that shows you have they smoke the chicken in Jamaica:
http://www.seriouseats.com/2012/12/learning-the-secrets-of-authentic-jerk-chicken-jamaica.html

[DivotMaker]

Did anybody ever use this wood?  I just ordered 3 pounds of large chunks (they were out of stock in the smaller pieces, so I'll have to break out the old hatchet).  Might have to do a side-by-side test versus, say, hickory on pork or chicken.  Will report.

Sounds like you're going to be the Lone Ranger on this one, Eric!  Since no one has been able to answer any of the questions about actually using the wood, it now rests on you to use and report - should you accept the mission!

[gregbooras]

In my pantry I stock a lot of basics, never sure of when I might run out or cannot buy locally. So I always keep 2-3 jars of the Jerk seasoning from Jamaica.

While I am sure the wood does impart a special flavor, I have never used the pimento wood for smoking....

Being said, I ordered a batch tonight and will post results in the next week or so!

P.S. here is where I ordered the wood.

http://pimentowoodproducts.com/products/pimento-wood-sticks

Greg

[DivotMaker]

Being said, I ordered a batch tonight and will post results in the next week or so!

I guess the Ranger has his Tonto, now!    Way to go, Greg!

[gregbooras]

Being said, I ordered a batch tonight and will post results in the next week or so!

I guess the Ranger has his Tonto, now!    Way to go, Greg!

I am fine with being the Tonto, until I get my own boat like Jimmy Buffet says!

If I had a boat I'd go out on the ocean And if I had a pony I'd ride him on my boat And we could all together
Go out on the ocean Me upon my pony on my boat If I were Roy Rogers I'd sure enough be single
I couldn't bring myself to marrying old Dale It'd just be me and trigger
We'd go riding through them movies Then we'd buy a boat and on the sea we'd sail

And if I had a boat I'd go out on the ocean And if I had a pony I'd ride him on my boat
And we could all together Go out on the ocean Me upon my pony on my boat

The mystery masked man was smart He got himself a Tonto 'Cause Tonto did the dirty work for free
But Tonto he was smarter And one day said kemo sabe Kiss my ass I bought a boat
I'm going out to sea And if I had a boat I'd go out on the ocean And if I had a pony
I'd ride him on my boat And we could all together
Go out on the ocean Me upon my pony on my boat

And if I were like lightning I wouldn't need no sneakers I'd come and go wherever I would please
And I'd scare 'em by the shade tree And I'd scare 'em by the light pole
But I would not scare my pony on my boat out on the sea And if I had a boat
I'd go out on the ocean And if I had a pony I'd ride him on my boat
And we could all together Go out on the ocean Me upon my pony on my boat

Read more: Jimmy Buffett - If I Had A Boat Lyrics | MetroLyrics

Sorry Long but good, Greg

[TmanEater]

In my pantry I stock a lot of basics, never sure of when I might run out or cannot buy locally. So I always keep 2-3 jars of the Jerk seasoning from Jamaica.

While I am sure the wood does impart a special flavor, I have never used the pimento wood for smoking....

Being said, I ordered a batch tonight and will post results in the next week or so!

P.S. here is where I ordered the wood.

http://pimentowoodproducts.com/products/pimento-wood-sticks

Greg

Greg, you are a pioneer my friend. This wood looks like you are supposed to cook the food on it for "true jerk":

The meat is placed directly on top of the green wood, as the chicken cooks, it absorbs oils directly from the surface of the wood, and also gets imbued with the fragrant steam and smoke produced by the green wood.