Homemade Pickling Spice

Elevate your homemade pickling game with this aromatic and versatile homemade pickling spice blend. Featuring a vibrant combination of coriander seeds, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, allspice berries, and warming notes of cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom, this DIY spice mix is a must-have for creating perfectly seasoned pickles. A hint of dried chili flakes and ginger adds a subtle kick, while bay leaves, fennel seeds, and dill seeds round out the flavors with herbal undertones. Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this customizable spice blend can be stored for up to 6 months, ensuring you'll always have a fresh, flavorful mix on hand for canning, brining, or crafting tangy relishes. Optimize your pickling adventures with this simple yet robust homemade recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
• 2 tablespoons Mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon Allspice berries
• 1 whole stick, broken into pieces Cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon Cloves
• 2 whole leaves, crumbled Bay leaves
• 4 whole pods, lightly crushed Cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon Dried chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon, ground or dried slices Ginger
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon Dill seeds

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl or jar, combine the coriander seeds, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, allspice berries, cinnamon stick pieces, cloves, crumbled bay leaves, cardamom pods, dried chili flakes, ginger, fennel seeds, and dill seeds.

Step 2

Mix the spices thoroughly to ensure an even distribution.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture to an airtight glass jar or container to preserve freshness.

Step 4

Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Shake the jar gently before each use to redistribute the spices.

Step 5

Use 1-2 tablespoons of this homemade pickling spice blend per quart of pickling liquid, or adjust quantities to taste, depending on your recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	57.9 grams (57.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	202

Total Fat 11.00g	14%
Saturated Fat 0.70g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 22mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 28.90g	11%
Dietary Fiber 15.50g	55%
Total Sugars 1.50g
Protein 8.60g	17%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 320mg	25%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 605mg	13%

*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: 39.8%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 46.4%