Grenada Seasoning Pepper – Fresh Pods | Aromatic Caribbean Flavoring Pepper (Seasonal: Aug–Oct)

Grenada Seasoning Pepper is one of the most prized and distinctive peppers in the Caribbean — an intensely aromatic, completely non-hot flavoring pepper with a complex tropical character: floral, fruity, and fragrant with unmistakable notes of citrus, pineapple, and mango. Native to Grenada and deeply embedded in Caribbean culinary tradition, this pepper is the foundation of authentic Grenadian green seasoning and a cornerstone ingredient in Caribbean cooking across Trinidad, Barbados, and the wider Caribbean diaspora. There is truly no comparison in flavor.

Seasonal availability: Ships fresh August, September, and October only. Each order is freshly picked from the plant and shipped at peak ripeness.

About Grenada Seasoning Pepper

• Heat level: Zero — purely a flavoring and aromatic pepper, not a hot pepper
• Flavor profile: Intensely floral and fruity — tropical, citrusy, with hints of pineapple and mango
• Use: The essential seasoning base for Caribbean green seasoning, marinades, stews, rice dishes, and soups
• Origin: Grenada, West Indies
• Availability: Seasonal fresh pods — August, September, October only
• Available sizes: 1/4 lb, 1 lb, 5 lb box

Grenadian Green Seasoning — Traditional Recipe

The essential Caribbean all-purpose seasoning base. Makes several jars — freezes beautifully.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped green onions
• 2 cups chopped celery
• 2 packed cups fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped garlic
• 1 finger of fresh ginger
• 2–3 whole Grenada Seasoning Peppers
• 4–5 whole cloves (optional)
• ½ teaspoon allspice (optional)
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 cup water or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vinegar

Instructions:

1. Divide all ingredients into two equal batches. Add one batch at a time to a food processor. Pulse until finely blended, drizzling in just enough water or oil to moisten the mixture. Repeat with the second batch.
2. Transfer to glass jars with airtight lids. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
3. For longer storage, pour into ice cube trays and freeze. Once frozen, transfer cubes to a zip-top freezer bag — keeps for up to 6 months.

Tip: Frozen cubes can be used directly from the freezer in soups, stews, and rice dishes. For marinades, thaw first before use.

How to Use Grenada Seasoning Pepper

• Blend into green seasoning as the key flavoring base
• Add whole or chopped to rice and peas, stewed chicken, oxtail, and curry dishes
• Use in fish marinades and seafood preparations
• Chop into sofrito, seasoning blends, and sauce bases
• Freeze whole pods for year-round use after the seasonal harvest window