Name: Homemade Pickling Spice
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces; 2 dried bay leaves, crushed; 2 whole cloves; 2 Tbs. mustard seeds; 2 Tbs. whole coriander seeds; 1 Tbs. mixed peppercorns; 2 tsp. whole allspice; 2 tsp. dill seeds; 1 tsp. red pepper flakes

&lt;p&gt;The combination of a vegetable (or fruit), a vinegar and pickling spice comprise the pickler&amp;rsquo;s palette. But it is perhaps the pickling spice&amp;mdash;the unique and flavorful mix of herbs and spices added to the brine&amp;mdash;that plays the most creative and distinctive role.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Pickling spice is a bit like barbecue sauce; everyone has a personal style and preference of taste. You can purchase pickling spice blends at the store or make your own. For an aromatic approach, you might include as many as 6 or 8 spices&amp;mdash;such as whole allspice, peppercorns, dill and mustard seeds and bay leaves. Try experimenting with different flavor profiles, and be sure to note all of the combinations you try. Whatever aromatic notes you find appealing, increase; those that seem as if they are interfering, decrease. This recipe is a good starting point.&lt;/p&gt;

Homemade Pickling Spice

cinnamon stick,

bay leaves, crushed

cloves

Tbs. mustard seeds

coriander seeds

Tbs. peppercorns

whole allspice

dill seeds

red pepper flakes

Homemade Pickling Spice

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

Servings: 10

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