Although pimienton originates mainly from Jamaica - it is in fact called Jamaican pepper - in reality, the production of the latter also takes place in other Central American countries, among which the most famous is certainly Mexico. Pimienton is very useful for giving a stronger and more pleasant flavor to meats, especially those subjected to drying or smoking. Pimienton is obtained by drying the fruits of Pimenta dioica, a plant that is related to myrtle no less: the name of this spice derives from the fact that, initially, in Spain pimienton was confused with pepper (precisely called pimenta) .