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Premium Juniper Berries

Premium Juniper Berries

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Premium Juniper Berries

PINEY • CITRUSY • GIN BOTANICAL

The berry that gives gin its soul. Our juniper berries deliver a piney, citrusy, slightly resinous flavour that transforms game meats, sauerkraut, and cocktails. A little-known secret weapon for adventurous cooks.

🌿 Why You’ll Love Them

  • Gin’s Key Botanical — the defining flavour of gin
  • Piney & Citrusy — unlike any other spice in your pantry
  • Game Meat Essential — the classic pairing for venison, duck, and lamb
  • European Heritage — used in sauerkraut, charcuterie, and Scandinavian cooking

✨ How to Use

🦌 Game Meats: Crush and rub into venison, duck, or lamb before roasting.

🍸 Cocktails: Muddle in gin & tonic or infuse into homemade gin.

🥬 Sauerkraut: Add whole berries to fermenting cabbage.

🍲 Stews: Drop into beef or venison stews for piney depth.

🥩 Pork: Crush into pork rubs with Black Pepper and salt.

🦌 Recipe: Juniper-Crusted Venison

  • 2 venison steaks (or lamb backstrap)
  • 1 tbsp Juniper Berries (crushed)
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Cracked + sea salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil + rosemary sprig

Method: Crush juniper with pepper and salt. Press into meat. Sear in hot pan 3 mins each side. Rest 5 mins. Slice thinly. Serve with roasted vegetables. Elegant and rustic. 🦌

🤝 Pairs Perfectly With

Black Pepper Cracked — for game meat rubs

Bay Leaves — for stews and braising

Coriander Seeds — for gin botanicals

Fennel Seeds — for charcuterie spice

💡 Storage: Keep whole berries sealed and dry. Last 2-3 years. Crush just before using for best flavour. Tip: use the flat of a knife to crack them open.

Available in 100g, 500g, and 1kg bags.
Simply use the Drop-Down box to change the size.

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