Gourmet Spices Red Stick Spice Company | Juniper Berries (Ground)

Juniper Berries (Juniperus Communis) Are The Ripe, Dried Cones From The Juniper Evergreen Shrub. These Small Bluish Purple Berries Are About 1/4 Wide With An Intense Spicy Flavor With A Slight Overtone Of Pine. Best Known As The Flavoring For Gin And Other Liqueurs. Often Used With Cooking Game Meat, The Berries Are Used In A Marinade Or Rubbed Over The Meat Before Grilling Or Roasting.

Basic Preparations: Add Ground Juniper Berries To Marinades For Game Gives A Wonderful Flavor. For Stews, A Few Teaspoons Of Ground Juniper Berries, Parsley, Fennel And Bay Leaves Make A Delicious Spice Combination.