Juniper Berries

Clean, slightly citrusy, piney, and a bit sweet, with a faint pleasant burn for some people. This is the flavor behind gin, and it's one of the few spices that genuinely belongs with game meat.

Ingredients: Juniper berries.

How to use: Crush them lightly before use to open them up.

Try it in: venison and game, pork roast, sauerkraut, brines, braised cabbage, and gin-style cocktails.