Pickling Spice Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
29 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Pickling Spice Recipe
Description
The Pickling Spice blends a variety of whole spices such as black peppercorns, allspice berries, coriander seeds, yellow and brown mustard seeds, dill seeds, juniper berries, red pepper flakes, cardamom seeds, cloves, star anise, cinnamon sticks, dried ginger root, and bay leaves. Toasting the majority of these spices gently in a dry skillet enhances their aroma and flavor. The dried ginger root is prepared by dehydrating fresh ginger slices to avoid the murkiness powdered spices can cause in brines. Once cooled, all ingredients are combined and stored airtight for several months. This mix is intended to add complexity and spice to pickled vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds brown variety
- 1 tablespoon dill seeds
- 1 teaspoon juniper berries
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds
- 12 clove whole
- 2 star anise , broken into small pieces
- 3 inch cinnamon stick , broken into small pieces
- 1 inch ginger root , dried and broken into small pieces (see Note)
- 6 bay leaf broken into small pieces
Instructions
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the whole spices (except for the ginger, bay leaves and pepper flakes) until very fragrant. Be careful not to let them burn. Let cool completely. Toasting the spices will greatly enhance their flavor.Combine all of the ingredients and store in an airtight jar in a dark, cool place. Will keep for several months. Makes roughly 1/2 cup pickling spice.
Notes
- Dry-toast the whole spices carefully until fragrant without burning to deepen flavor.
- Prepare dried ginger root by dehydrating fresh slices rather than using powder to keep brines clear.
- Store the mixed spice blend in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place to preserve freshness for months.
- This spice mix yields approximately half a cup and is ideal for pickling various vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 29 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 29kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 94IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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