# What combines with juniper berries?

Juniper berries pairs best with game, sauerkraut, venison and beef. See all 41 ingredients that combine with juniper berries, ranked from good to made for each other.

Juniper berries are the small, blue-black fruits of the juniper tree. They have a tart, lemony flavor and are used as a spice in many cuisines. Juniper berries pair well with meats, such as beef, pork, and lamb. They can also be used to flavor soups, stews, and sauces. Juniper berries pair well with other spices, such as black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon.

## Flavour notes

- **Season:** summer, autumn
- **Taste:** bitter
- **Intensity:** moderate–loud
- **Weight:** medium

## Classic partners (strength 3 of 4)

- [game](https://whatcombines.com/with/game.md)
- [sauerkraut](https://whatcombines.com/with/sauerkraut.md)
- [venison](https://whatcombines.com/with/venison.md)

## Reliable matches (strength 2 of 4)

- [beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/beef.md)
- [cabbage](https://whatcombines.com/with/cabbage.md)
- [duck](https://whatcombines.com/with/duck.md)
- [lamb](https://whatcombines.com/with/lamb.md)
- [pork](https://whatcombines.com/with/pork.md)

## Also good with (strength 1 of 4)

- [allspice](https://whatcombines.com/with/allspice.md)
- [angelica](https://whatcombines.com/with/angelica.md)
- [apples](https://whatcombines.com/with/apples.md)
- [bay leaf](https://whatcombines.com/with/bay_leaf.md)
- [brussels sprouts](https://whatcombines.com/with/brussels_sprouts.md)
- [caraway seeds](https://whatcombines.com/with/caraway_seeds.md)
- [celery](https://whatcombines.com/with/celery.md)
- [chicken](https://whatcombines.com/with/chicken.md)
- [eastern european cuisines](https://whatcombines.com/with/eastern_european_cuisines.md)
- [fennel](https://whatcombines.com/with/fennel.md)
- [fish](https://whatcombines.com/with/fish.md)
- [garlic](https://whatcombines.com/with/garlic.md)
- [german cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/german_cuisine.md)
- [gin](https://whatcombines.com/with/gin.md)
- [ham](https://whatcombines.com/with/ham.md)
- [lovage](https://whatcombines.com/with/lovage.md)
- [mahi mahi](https://whatcombines.com/with/mahi_mahi.md)
- [marjoram](https://whatcombines.com/with/marjoram.md)
- [mushrooms](https://whatcombines.com/with/mushrooms.md)
- [onions](https://whatcombines.com/with/onions.md)
- [oregano](https://whatcombines.com/with/oregano.md)
- [parsley](https://whatcombines.com/with/parsley.md)
- [rosemary](https://whatcombines.com/with/rosemary.md)
- [sage](https://whatcombines.com/with/sage.md)
- [salmon](https://whatcombines.com/with/salmon.md)
- [savory](https://whatcombines.com/with/savory.md)
- [scandinavian cuisine](https://whatcombines.com/with/scandinavian_cuisine.md)
- [squab](https://whatcombines.com/with/squab.md)
- [steak beef](https://whatcombines.com/with/steak_beef.md)
- [thyme](https://whatcombines.com/with/thyme.md)
- [turkey](https://whatcombines.com/with/turkey.md)
- [turnips](https://whatcombines.com/with/turnips.md)
- [veal](https://whatcombines.com/with/veal.md)

Source: https://whatcombines.com/with/juniper_berries