In this video I show you how to make a pepper alternative with juniper cones commonly called juniper berries (Juniperus communis). Juniper berries have a a taste resembling black pepper and I use it in my cooking instead of black pepper.
To make this "pepper" you will need to collect juniper berries when they are ripe (purple), dry them, then grind them to then place them in a glass jar. If you have a pepper mill, the "berries" can be placed directly into the mill without grinding first.
Caution: Do not use juniper if you are pregnant (it stimulates uterine contractions). Juniper might also be irritant on the kidneys if it is used too long in too high doses. The plant is contraindicated for those with irritation of the kidneys.
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