Whole dried juniper berries from Apollo in a 300 g tub, from the Herbs & Spices range, for game, roast meats, marinades and sauerkraut.
Apollo Juniper Berries come in a tall clear tub with a black screw cap, filled with small, dark blue-black berries. The label carries a black panel with the Apollo ship emblem and the words Master of Creations, a pink Herbs & Spices line, and a round badge reading pure ingredients, premium quality. As general background, the common juniper (Juniperus communis) is a small evergreen conifer of the cypress family, with the largest geographical range of any woody plant. Commonly, cooks lightly crush a few berries before use to release their piney, resinous aroma. They are a classic seasoning for venison, duck and other game, for slow-roast lamb and beef, and for braised red cabbage and sauerkraut. Crushed with garlic, black pepper, salt and fresh thyme or rosemary, they make a quick rub or marinade for chicken and meat. The photos show sliced roast chicken with a glossy berry sauce and thyme, and a whole roast chicken on a board with rosemary, each beside the tub. A small amount goes a long way, so start with a few berries and taste.
