Pickling spice is a blend of spices traditionally used to flavor pickles, but it can also be used to flavor other dishes, such as brines, marinades, and rubs. The most common pickling spices are mustard seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, allspice berries, cloves, and peppercorns. Some recipes also include bay leaves, ginger, garlic, and chili peppers. Pickling spice can be used whole or ground, depending on the recipe. In addition to the classic pickling spice blend, there are also variations that include other spices, such as cumin, turmeric, and fenugreek. These variations can be used to create different flavor profiles, depending on the desired outcome. In this article, we will provide recipes for several different pickling spice blends, as well as instructions on how to use them to pickle vegetables and other foods. We will also provide tips on how to store pickling spice and how to troubleshoot common problems that may arise when pickling.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE PICKLING SPICE
I can every year and I love to use this pickling spice for my pickles. Everyone says they are the best they have ever had. -Olivia Miller, Memphis, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1/3 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight jar or container. Use in favorite pickle recipes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CANNED SOUR PICKLES AND PICKLING SPICE
Cucumbers brined in vinegar solution and shot through with pepper and spice make spirited -- and addictive -- snacks.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For the pickling spice, blend 3 tablespoons whole black peppercorns, 3 tablespoons of yellow mustard seeds, 4 teaspoons of allspice and 1 cinnamon stick, crumbled. Makes 1/2 cup.
- On the first day:Trim blossom ends from cucumbersand cut lengthwise intoquarters or halves. Put in a bowl;add salt (A). Cover with coolwater and mix to dissolve salt (B). Place a small plate inside bowl on top of cucumbers to keep them submerged. Let stand at cool room temperature or in refrigerator for 12 to 18 hours.
- On the second day:Prepare jars as described inGeneral Rules. Drain cucumbers,rinse, and drain again. Bringvinegar, water, and 1 teaspoon Koshersalt to a boil.
- Lift jars out of hot water one at a time, draining water. Fill with cucumbers (C). (It helps to lay jar on side and fill edges first, then center -- this keeps cucumbers from falling over.) If desired, add 2 cloves garlic and 2 or 3 sprigs dill to each jar. Sprinkle 2 teaspoon pickling spice into quart jars. (If you're going to store pickles for longer than a month, rather than adding spices directly, put them in a cheesecloth bag and simmer in pickling liquid for 5 minutes. Remove before filling jars.) Fill with boiling pickling liquid. Leave 1/2-inch headspace.
- Slide a nonmetallic spatulaor chopstick between cucumbersand jar; release air bubblesby pressing gingerly on cucumbers.Repeat 2 or 3 times.
- Wipe rim and threads of jarwith a clean, damp cloth. Removelid from hot water and place onjar. Screw band down, just untilresistance is met. As each jar isfilled, set it onto rack in boiling-watercanner. Keep canner waterat a simmer.
- After all jars are filled andplaced on rack, bring water to aboil. Lower rack into canner.Water level must cover caps onjars by 1 to 2 inches. If needed,add more boiling water.
- Put lid on canner. As soon asjars are lowered, start countingtime. Return to a boil. Processquarts 15 minutes at a gentlebut steady boil.
- Remove jars from canner and set them upright on a dry towel or rack to cool. Do not retighten bands. Let jars cool for 12 hours minimum, 24 hours maximum. After jars have cooled, check lids for a good vacuum seal by pressing on center of each. If center is pulled down and does not flex, remove band and gently try to lift lid off with your fingertips. If lid does not flex and you cannot lift it off, seal is set. Wipe lid and jar surface with a damp cloth to remove food particles and residue. Label. Store jars in a cool, dry, dark place. Pickles will continue to absorb brine over time, deepening the intensity of both flavor and color (D).
CORNED BEEF PICKLING SPICE
Well, St. Patrick's Day is a classic day for corned beef and cabbage, but the first thing you'll need is the corned beef, and before that you will need a good pickling spice. So, I'll be posting my recipe for a homemade corned beef; but first you will need a pickling spice, and here it is... So, you ready... Let's go into the kitchen.
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Other Non-Edibles
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Crush the peppercorns, mustard, and coriander seeds.
- 2. Chef's Tip: My favorite way to crush spices, is to put them on my cutting board, and grind them using the bottom of a heavy pot or pan.
- 3. Place the ground seeds into a pan, and heat over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4. Chef's Note: Be careful not to let them burn.
- 5. Allow them to cool.
- 6. Add all the other spices, and then place in a sealed container, until ready to use.
- 7. Store in a cool dry environment.
- 8. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
MIXED PICKLING SPICE
Provided by Marian Burros
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wrap cinnamon sticks and ginger root in clean cloth.
- Pound with mallet or hammer until finely crumbled; discard stringy parts of ginger. Add to remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Store in airtight jars.
- Use for pickling tongue, cucumbers, etc.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 115, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 16 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
HOMEMADE PICKLING SPICE
Make and share this Homemade Pickling Spice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 5m
Yield 1/3 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients, and store in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
WICKLEWOOD'S PICKLING SPICE MIX
Use as required by adding required amount to a recipe or you can make these into little spice bundles by placing 1 Tablespoon of mix onto a 2"square piece of muslin, pull up all edges and tie with a piece of string. p.s The system is in a really bad mood today and won't let me write "2 teaspoons of small dried red chilli" but that is what I mean, not chilli powder,,all ingredients are whole or crushed, not ground.
Provided by WicklewoodWench
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 5m
Yield 3 oz
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together all the ingredients.
- Store in a small, airtight jar up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.3, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 3.2, Sodium 34.7, Carbohydrate 104.1, Fiber 36.7, Sugar 0.4, Protein 11.2
HOMEMADE PICKLING SPICE
An old-time combination from scratch mixture.
Provided by Mooseinthekitchen
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place mustard seeds, allspice berries, whole coriander seeds, and red pepper flakes into a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake to combine. Add ground ginger to seeds and shake again. Sprinkle crumbled bay leaves over spice mixture and place cinnamon stick halves into the jar. Seal and shake to combine. Mixture can be stored in the tightly sealed jar for up to 1 month without loss of flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
HOMEMADE PICKLING SPICE MIX
Categories Condiment/Spread Ginger Side
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix all of the spices and put into a dark glass jar, with a tight-fitting lid. Best stored in a cool/dark place.
PICKLING SPICE
Make and share this Pickling Spice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lauralie41
Categories Vegan
Time 10m
Yield 1/3 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Use in favorite pickle recipes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.9, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 69.4, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 22.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 14.7
HOMEMADE PICKLING SPICE
great easy spice mixture
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Seasoning Mixes
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Mix all together and store in a covered container
PICKLING SPICE
Make and share this Pickling Spice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SimplyME
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 10m
Yield 1/3 Cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place.
- Use in any pickle recipe.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 606, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 75.4, Carbohydrate 99, Fiber 37.5, Sugar 16.9, Protein 27.2
PICKLING SPICE
I got into a pickling kick and wanted a really good recipe for cold pickling like Claussen. The spice you find in the stores is good, but if you have these ingredients, why not make it yourself. This can be used for more than just making pickles. If you like it, great! Take the old spice jar and reuse it by washing it...
Provided by Barbara Kavorkian
Categories Other Sauces
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Combine all ingredients and store in air tight small container. (Use up empty spice jars by washing, let dry completely and relabel them).
Tips:
- Use a variety of pickling spices to create a unique flavor profile. Common pickling spices include mustard seeds, coriander seeds, allspice berries, cloves, and peppercorns.
- Toast the pickling spices before using them to enhance their flavor. This can be done in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, or on a baking sheet in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes.
- Use a cheesecloth bag or a spice ball to hold the pickling spices together. This will make it easy to remove the spices from the pickling liquid after use.
- Store the pickling spices in a cool, dark place. This will help to preserve their flavor and aroma.
- Use pickling spices to flavor a variety of foods, including vegetables, fruits, meats, and fish.
Conclusion:
Pickling spices are a versatile and flavorful way to add depth and complexity to a variety of dishes. By following these tips, you can easily create your own pickling spice blend and use it to create delicious pickles, relishes, and other pickled foods.
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