Mixed Pickling Spices

Elevate your homemade pickles and fermented creations with this aromatic and versatile Mixed Pickling Spices blend. Featuring a harmonious balance of mustard seeds, coriander seeds, dill seeds, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of heat, this recipe is rounded out with fragrant bay leaves, allspice berries, and a warm cinnamon stick. Perfect for quick pickles, brines, or slow fermentations, this DIY pickling spice mix takes just five minutes to prepare and can be stored for up to six months, ensuring fresh, bold flavors every time. Handcrafted and full of natural ingredients, this is your ultimate secret weapon for infusing depth and complexity into any pickling project.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Mustard seeds
• 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon Dill seeds
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon Black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 pieces Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Allspice berries
• 1 piece Cinnamon stick

Directions

Step 1

Gather all the ingredients and ensure they are fresh for maximum flavor.

Step 2

Lightly crush the cinnamon stick into smaller pieces using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a knife.

Step 3

Combine all the ingredients, including the broken cinnamon stick, in a small mixing bowl.

Step 4

Mix thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of the spices.

Step 5

Transfer the mixed pickling spices into an airtight container or jar for storage.

Step 6

Store the spice mix in a cool, dark place. It can be used immediately or stored for up to 6 months for maximum flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	48.7 grams (48.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	181

Total Fat 10.00g	13%
Saturated Fat 0.60g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 17mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 24.20g	9%
Dietary Fiber 12.10g	43%
Total Sugars 1.30g
Protein 8.00g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 314mg	24%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 498mg	11%

*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: 41.1%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 44.2%