Juniper Berries
Item Code: JuniperBerries
Price: $3.39
Country of Origin - Macedonia - 20g
Minimum : 1
Maximum : 0
About
Juniper Berries are a member of the Cypress family of shrubs and trees hence their slight scent of pine. Originating in the Northern Hemisphere, Junipers early use was primarily medicinal in the ancient cultures of the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Juniper Berries are most famously associated with the alcoholic beverage gin. The flavour is reminiscent of the forest and has a clean almost neutral but woody taste. They are an effective counter to fatty foods like pork and duck, go well with venison and game and are often found in pates and terrines.
Uses & Ideas
Braised Red Cabbage - In a pot sauté 1 grated Granny Smith apple in 3 tbsp olive oil with 1 bay leaf and 6 juniper berries and 1 tsp ground allspice. Add 1 shredded red cabbage, 4 tbsp red wine vinegar and 1 tbsp red currant jelly. Cover and braise 1 hour. Stir occasionally adding water if needed. Season with salt and pepper (discard juniper berries). Serve with pork dishes, venison, or duck.
Juniper and red wine marinade to flavour and tenderise, chicken thighs and game birds (pheasant, quail, guinea fowl etc.). Crush 12 juniper berries, 12 black peppercorns, 300 ml red wine, 30 ml gin and 30 ml olive oil. Add dried rosemary or thyme. Marinate for 3 hours (refrigerated) before cooking.
Juniper and Lime Baked Salmon.
Mix 2 tbsp melted butter, 1 tbsp crushed juniper berries, zest and juice of one lime. Season salmon fillet and place on foil sheet lined with baking paper, cover with the juniper marinade, and wrap in the foil as a parcel, bake for 20 minutes.