(optional): 1 t juniper berries: small piece ungrated nutmeg: 1 bay leaf: 3 sprigs thyme: 1 t black peppercorns: 4 cloves. Put all ingredients in a pan, bring to boiling point, skim and remove from the heat. Let cool. Add trotters, weight down with a very clean stone or other nonreactive weight, and leave for 24 hours. (The spices are also optional if you're in too much of a hurry.)