What if I don't have all the listed ingredients for pickle spice?

Feel free to adapt. Substitute missing spices with similar ones you have on hand, or adjust quantities to your taste.

Do I need to toast the spices for my pickle spice mix?

It's not necessary and we don't toast it. But you can toast them to add depth to your blend.

Is there a substitute for pickling spice?

In a pinch, you can create a basic substitute using common spices like mustard seeds, cloves, and black peppercorns. However, the unique flavor of pickle spice is hard to replicate.

What herb is commonly used to flavor pickles?

Dill is commonly used to flavor pickles. Fresh dill and dill seeds are both popular choices for adding a distinct, herbaceous flavor to pickled cucumbers and other vegetables.

Homemade Pickling Spice Mix

Whole allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, coriander seeds, black peppercorns in a glass jar photographed on a wooden cutting board.

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Create your own aromatic and customizable pickle spice mix at home. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to craft the perfect blend of spices for pickling and beyond.

Author: Zerrin & Yusuf
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
Category: Spice Blend
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons mustard seeds
8 whole cloves
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
4 bay leaves, crumbled
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 cinnamon sticks, broken into a few pieces
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

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Instructions

Put everything in a small bowl and stir to mix.
Measure out the desired amount and incorporate it into your pickling recipes.
Keep the leftover mixture in an airtight jar or container. It keeps well for up to one year.

Notes

Use a mortar and pestle to crush the cinnamon sticks and bay leaves into a few pieces.
All the spices in this recipe are whole spices. Don’t substitute ground spices for them.
You can always play with the amounts to make your own blend.
Once your pickle seasoning blend is ready, label the container with the name and date of preparation to keep track of freshness.
When pickling, consider adding fresh garlic and dill to complement the spice blend and infuse extra flavor into your pickles.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 204
Sugar: 1.6 g
Sodium: 59.5 mg
Fat: 9.8 g
Carbohydrates: 37.9 g
Fiber: 19.9 g
Protein: 7.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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