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pickling spices in a bowl with a spoon sitting on a towel with a chicken
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Homemade Pickling Spice

A basic homemade pickling spice recipe for use in canning recipes and refrigerator pickles.
Prep Time4 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Preserving
Cuisine: American
Keyword: preserving

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp black peppercorns
  • 2 Tbsp dried minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp mustard seed
  • 2 Tbsp coriander seed
  • 2 Tbsp dill seed
  • 1-3 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 5 bay leaves, crumbled

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir together. Use this homemade spice mix in any recipe that calls for pickling spice. Store extra pickling spice in a cool, dry place.