Pickling Spice
Elevate your pickling game with this vibrant homemade Pickling Spice mix, a versatile blend of aromatic seeds, warm spices, and bold flavors. Featuring a medley of coriander, mustard, dill, and allspice, complemented by the earthy heat of red pepper flakes and the sweet warmth of cinnamon and star anise, this spice mix is your key to irresistible homemade pickles, brines, and marinades. Crafted in just five minutes with pantry staples like bay leaves, cloves, and ginger, this recipe is as simple as it is flavorful. Perfect for beginners and seasoned preservers alike, this pickling spice promises to infuse your creations with complex, zesty depth. Store it in an airtight jar, and you’ll always have a fresh, customizable pickling companion at hand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons Mustard seeds
- 2 tablespoons Black peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons Dill seeds
- 1 tablespoon Allspice berries
- 2 whole leaves Crushed bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 2-inch stick Cinnamon stick
- 6 pieces Whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 1 piece Star anise
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the coriander seeds, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, dill seeds, and allspice berries.
Break the bay leaves into small pieces and add them to the bowl.
Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, ground ginger, and whole cloves.
Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, break the cinnamon stick into smaller pieces (about 1/2 inch each), and mix them into the spice blend.
Add the single star anise piece and gently stir until all the ingredients are evenly integrated.
Transfer the pickling spice mixture into an airtight jar or container for storage.
Use approximately 1 to 2 tablespoons of pickling spice per pint-sized jar of pickles, or adjust according to your specific recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.0 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 716 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
