Juniper Berries 50g
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Recipe for Juniper berries
🍖 German Sauerbraten (Pot Roast)
📜 Authentic Recipe
Ingredients:
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4 lb beef rump roast
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10 juniper berries (lightly crushed)
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2 cups red wine vinegar
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1 cup red wine
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2 onions (sliced)
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2 tbsp sugar
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6 cloves
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2 bay leaves
Key Steps:
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Marinate: Combine all ingredients (3-5 days, turning daily)
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Sear meat → strain marinade → braise 3+ hours
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Finish with gingerbread crumbles (secret thickener!)
Pro Tip:
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For extra aroma, toast berries 30 sec before crushing
🌲 Why Juniper Berries Shine:
| Feature | Juniper Berries | Substitutes |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor | Piney, citrusy | Rosemary + lemon zest (less sweet) |
| Texture | Crunchy seeds | Powder dissolves |
| Best For | Game, cabbage dishes | Gin cocktails |
🥇 Other Top Juniper Berry Recipes:
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Swedish Cured Salmon (crushed berries in salt-sugar cure)
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Venison Stew (6 berries per pound of meat)
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Sauerkraut (add 3 berries per jar for fermentation)
Storage Hack:
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Keep in freezer with peppercorns (lasts 3+ years)
Need a vegetarian version (mushroom bourguignon) or quick-pickle hack? Ask! 🌿
Fun Fact: Ancient Romans burned juniper berries as incense to ward off plague!
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