Pickling Spice

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Description

A spice blend used in mixtures to pickle various foods, as well as to season certain dishes, the blend used can differ greatly according to the manufacturer. Pickling spice ingredients (usually whole or in coarse pieces) can include allspice, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, mustard seeds and peppercorns. Pre-packaged pickling spice mixes are sold in most supermarkets.

Uses

Pickling spice not only adds characteristic flavor to pickles, it adds complex flavor to braised meats, stews, beans and rice dishes. To infuse recipes with the multi-dimensional taste of this blend, create a sachet by placing pickling spice in the center of a piece of cheesecloth or a coffee filter and tying it tightly with a long piece of string. Leave a few inches of extra string on the bundle so it's easy to remove after cooking. Drop the flavor sachet into the pot and enjoy the distinctive taste and aroma this blend provides.

Flavor Trend

Who would have thought that Grandmother's pickling spice would become trendy? It's a delicious combination of "in" flavors--cinnamon, allspice, mustard seed, coriander, bay leaves, ginger, chile peppers, cloves, black pepper, mace and cardamom. The blend is a perfect complement to slow cooker recipes for pot roasts and stews, braised meats, soups, and rice dishes. Pickling spice is not just for pickles anymore!

What The Experts Say:

Chef Allen Susser, of Chef Allen's in Miami, serves a warm shrimp cocktail which is poached in pickling spice.

Perfect Flavor Partners Include:

apples, black pepper, citrus, cumin, fennel, garlic, pears, raisins, saffron, sea salt, sugar, thyme, turmeric, and vinegar

Color

Golden-brown coriander seeds and mustard, black peppercorns, and gray-green bay leaves are the main components of pickling spice.

Flavor & Aroma

Both sweet and spicy

Sensory Profile

The blend of spices creates sweetness and tanginess

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Wreinie

Aug. 4, 2009 8:33 am

I didnt see any recipe to help anyone with a homemade pickling spice. I found one in a book so will put it here. I was looking for other variations, but found none. 1 cinnamon stick broken into pieces 5 bay leaves crushed 2tbsp mustard seed 1tbsp whole allspice 1tbsp coriander seeds 1tbslp whole black peppercorns 1tbsp ground ginger 1tbsp dill seeds 2tsp cardamom seeds 1-2 tsp hot pepper flakes 1tsp whole cloves combine all and store for up to a year in airtight container. Hopefully this will give others an idea for homemade pickling spice and will see more posted.

apronhanger

Aug. 5, 2009 1:05 pm

thank you so much! I was looking for a way to keep going on my pickling without having to trudge all the way to the market for commercially prepared pickling spices!!

Irv

Aug. 14, 2009 11:41 am

I'm looking for a receipe for 1/2 sour pickles,,can anyone help me,,,,IRV

MADRAY7

Oct. 19, 2009 8:23 am

Oct. 18, 2009 11:21am Thanks so much for the homemade pickling spice recipe. I am making a Turkey Black Bean Soup today. I have all the other ingredients, but no pickling spice that it calls for. I did find another homemade pickling spice on the CDKitchens site, but I am trying this one first. This is their recipe: 1 Tbsp.Mustard Seed; 1 Tbsp. whole allspice; 2 tsps. black peppercorns; 2 tsps. whole cloves; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1 tsp. hot pepper flakes; 2 small bay leaves, broken; 2" stick of cinnamon, in small pcs.; 1 tsp. cardamon

Katheryne

Nov. 7, 2009 5:31 am

Pickling Spice recipe from New York Times Published: November 9, 2005 Adapted from "Charcuterie" by Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn Time: 10 minutes 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 2 tablespoons mustard seeds 2 tablespoons coriander seeds 2 tablespoons hot red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons allspice berries 1 tablespoon ground mace 2 small cinnamon sticks, crushed or broken into pieces 24 bay leaves, crumbled 2 tablespoons whole cloves 1 tablespoon ground ginger. 1. Combine peppercorns, mustard seeds and coriander seeds in a small dry pan. Place over medium heat and stir until fragrant, being careful not to burn them; keep lid handy in case seeds pop. Crack peppercorns and seeds in mortar and pestle or with the side of a knife on cutting board. 2. Combine with other spices, mix. Store in tightly sealed plastic or glass container. Yield: 1 cup.

tarantilla

Nov. 24, 2009 1:07 pm

thanx for the great suggestions above. I know nothing about pickling but found a recipe that calls for brining a turkey in pickling spice! (plus garlic, onion, salt).

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