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!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 12

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

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the coriander seeds, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, dill seeds, and allspice berries.

Step 2

Break the bay leaves into small pieces and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes, ground ginger, and whole cloves.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Add the single star anise piece and gently stir until all the ingredients are evenly integrated.

Step 6

Transfer the pickling spice mixture into an airtight jar or container for storage.

Step 7

Use approximately 1 to 2 tablespoons of pickling spice per pint-sized jar of pickles, or adjust according to your specific recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(66.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	230.6

Total Fat 12.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 19.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 1.4g
Protein 10.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 378.9mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 715.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.7%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 48.4%