JUNIPER BERRIES, JUMBO - Kosher/Naturally Gluten Free

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JUNIPER BERRIES, JUMBO - Kosher/Naturally Gluten Free

JUN-11

Description:

Temporarily Unavailable...   Juniper Berries are the ripe, dried cones from the Juniper Evergreen Shrub. Juniper Berries are not a true berry but a cone that gives it a berry-like appearance. These small bluish-purple berries are about 1/4" wide with a powerful spicy flavor and a slight hint of pine or citrus. Best known as the flavoring for gin and other liqueurs, Juniper Berries have many uses other than their culinary applications. Egyptian doctors used the oil as a laxative, Native Americans used the berries to assist them in childbirth and to treat infections, and arthritis, and wounds and British herbalists used Juniper as a remedy for congestive heart failure and as a diuretic. Juniper Berries impart a clean, fresh taste that enhances rich, fatty meats or wild game. Ground Juniper is easy to use in marinades, roast meats, sauerkraut, stuffing, sausages, stews, and soups. Juniper Berries are thought to stimulate the appetite and therefore should be used sparingly. For an invigorating bath, tie some Juniper Berries in cheesecloth and toss into your water!

You don't need many of these fragrant berries to season your dish, just a few will flavor most recipes without overpowering the main ingredient or other seasonings. Juniper is what gives gin its unique flavor! To use the berries, slightly crush them or chop finely before using them. Their flavor will dissipate quickly once exposed to air.

Ingredient Statement:

Juniper Berries.

Use Juniper Berries to impart a clean-cut flavor to wild game: rabbit, venison, bear, duck, and elk. Use in marinades, roast pork, and sauerkraut. Some recipe ideas; braised red cabbage with apples, shallots, bacon, apple cider vinegar, thyme, bay leaves, and juniper; roast duck with prunes, juniper berries, and thyme; Juniper roasted beef with sweet garlic potato & wild rice with mushrooms; roasted salmon with juniper berries, shallots, and vermouth; pan-roasted quail with port sauce. Rub Juniper Berries over the meat before grilling or roasting

Recommended Preparation Instructions:

Juniper Berries can be added whole or crushed to any soup, sauce, or marinade. A few Juniper Berries crushed & added to marinades for game gives a wonderful flavor.