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Homemade Pickling Spice Recipe
Using this incredibly easy recipe for homemade Pickling Spice, you can create your own spice mix that's better than store bought in 5 minutes or less! Everyday ingredients like black peppercorns, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes combine to make a delightfully spicy and sweet blend. Whether making cucumber pickles, brining meat, or flavoring soups and stews, this mix will never disappoint.
Prep Time
2 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 26 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon allspice berries
- 4 bay leaves crushed
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 whole cloves crushed
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger optional
- 1 tablespoon dill seed optional
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a small bowl or jar and mix until well combined.
- Store in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
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Notes
- The spice mix can be stored in an airtight jar or container in a cool, dry place for up to one year. Before use, gently shake or tumble the jar to ensure the spices are still evenly mixed.
- Yield: This recipe yields 5 tablespoons of pickling spice.
- Storage: The spice mix can be stored in an airtight jar or container in a cool, dry place for up to one year. Before use, gently shake or tumble the jar to ensure the spices are still evenly mixed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
26kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
134IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 26kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 134IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.