These blue-black berries come from an evergreen tree in the cypress family. A favorite in Scandinavian cookery and Europe's alpine cuisines, they're prized for their refreshing pine aroma and spicy, astringent flavor. In addition to culinary use, the pungent berries are the hallmark ingredient of gin.
* Aromatic berries with a spicy, astringent flavor balanced by floral and woodsy notes.
* Juniper berries are a classic spice for salmon, as well as beef, pork, lamb, venison and other rich meats.
* These fragrant berries also add distinctive flavor to braised cabbage and sauerkraut.
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