Get-You-Started Pickling Spice Blend
Use this recipe as a rough guideline, but vary amounts and spice choices according to taste.
Ingredients
1 {3-inch cinnamon stick}, broken up
3 {bay leaves}, torn into small pieces
2 {dried chili peppers} cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
2 teaspoons dill seed
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon grated {nutmeg}
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seed
3 {bay leaves}, torn into small pieces
2 {dried chili peppers} cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
2 teaspoons dill seed
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon grated {nutmeg}
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seed
Directions
Simply combine all ingredients to make about 1/4 cup of blend. Make small batches of several blends and use your assortment on pickling day.
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Preparation Time: 10 min
Servings: makes 1/4 cup
From: Spice Savvy