McCormick Juniper Berries 11oz 311g

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McCormick Juniper Berries 11oz 311g

McCormick Juniper Berries have a spicy, pine aroma and a sweet, resinous flavor. The flavor of the dried Juniper Berry is aromatic and spicy. Juniper berries must be crushed to release their full flavor. The Juniper Berries found in southern Europe are much stronger in flavor. Juniper Berries provide the flavoring found in gin and are the ripened fruit of an evergreen shrub found in Yugoslavia. They are purplish in color when ripe and ready to pick.

Juniper Berries may be used in robust meat dishes such as stews and pot roasts. The flavor of Juniper Berries is good with cabbage, pork, and in marinades for meat and game. The Juniper Berries can also be used in sauces, stuffings, pates, and sausages. Juniper Berries are an important ingredient in Swedish, German, Italian; and Southern European cooking.

Juniper Seasoned Chicken Breasts Recipe:
Combine 1 tbsp crushed McCormick Juniper Berries, 1/4 tsp McCormick Minced Garlic, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp dry vermouth, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/8 tsp sea salt and 1/8 teaspoon McCormick Ground Black Pepper. Roll 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves in this Juniper Berry mixture. Place in a reclosable plastic bag and let marinate in refrigerator for chill 1 to 2 hours. Bake or sauté.

Juniper Berry Marinade Recipe:
Combine 1 cup red wine, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp McCormick Minced Garlic, 1 tsp McCormick Minced Onion, 1/4 tsp McCormick Cracked Black Pepper, 1 tbsp cracked McCormick Juniper Berries, and 1 slice lemon. Pour over 4 pounds beef or pork; cover and marinate overnight in refrigerator.

Ingredients: Freeze Dried Juniper Berries. 

Net Weight: 11 oz 311g

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