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Pepper pot shaken over fried carbon-free mince (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pimento

'pepper' is the definition.
(I know that pimento is a type of pepper)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for pimento that I've seen before include "Something spicy" , "Spicy berries" , "Type of pepper" , "Sweet red pepper" , "Jamaica pepper" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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