Stocking your Caribbean pantry

The flavors of the Caribbean are unmistakable: that kick of jerk seasoning rubbed into pork shoulder then sizzled on the hot grill; the seductively con-fusing flavor of allspice worked into a sauce (Is it cinnamon? Or peppercorn?). Keeping these items on hand will have you ready to serve the dishes of the Caribbean with confidence, cool and just the right amount of heat. 

All photos courtesy of BurkleHagen