Pickling Spices

Transform your homemade pickling game with this vibrant and aromatic Pickling Spices blend! Crafted with a medley of whole spices like mustard seeds, coriander seeds, allspice berries, and cloves, this recipe delivers bold, customizable flavors perfect for pickles, brines, or even seasonal stews. Enhanced with warming notes of cinnamon, ground ginger, and a kick of crushed red pepper flakes, this DIY blend combines freshness and versatility, ensuring every jar of pickles or preserved vegetables bursts with complexity. Ready in just 10 minutes and easy to store for up to six months, this essential spice mix is perfect for elevating your pickling projects, from tangy cucumbers to zesty homemade relishes. A pantry must-have for anyone who loves creative canning and preserving!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon Whole black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon Whole allspice berries
• 1 teaspoon Whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon Dill seeds
• 2 whole Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 2-inch piece Cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger

Directions

Step 1

Measure out all the ingredients and set them aside.

Step 2

Using a small knife, gently crush the cinnamon stick into smaller pieces.

Step 3

In a clean glass jar or airtight container, combine the mustard seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, allspice berries, cloves, dill seeds, and crushed cinnamon pieces.

Step 4

Crumble the bay leaves slightly with your fingers before adding them to the mix.

Step 5

Add the crushed red pepper flakes and ground ginger to the jar.

Step 6

Seal the jar tightly and shake well to mix all the spices evenly.

Step 7

Store the pickling spice blend in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

Step 8

Use approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pickling spice mix per quart of brine, or adjust to taste based on your recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(61.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	217.9

Total Fat 11.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 20.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.0g	0%
Total Sugars 1.4g
Protein 9.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 364.3mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 623.5mg	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: 37.8%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 48.6%