Wicklewoods Pickling Spice Mix Recipes

HOMEMADE PICKLING SPICE

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.

BASIC PICKLING SPICE BLEND

Steps:

• Crush the cinnamon and bay leaves: In a mortar and pestle or electric spice grinder, break down the cinnamon stick into small (about 1/4 inch) pieces. Transfer to a small bowl, then repeat with the bay leaves, crushing them into small pieces of about the same size. Transfer them to the bowl as well.
• Mix up the spice blend: Stir in the rest of the spices. Use a small funnel to transfer the mixture to a spice jar, or use it right away. The spices will keep in a tightly-lidded jar for up to 1 year.

WICKLEWOOD'S PICKLING SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Mix together all the ingredients.
• Store in a small, airtight jar up to 2 months.

SPICED PICKLING VINEGAR

Steps:

• Add all of the spices into the bottle of vinegar (they should all fit but if not then feel free to pour away a small amount. The items in the ingredients list are simply my recommendations, you can add whatever you want into your vinegar (just make sure that they are whole, not ground).
• seal the lids back on tightly, store in the cupboard for around 3 months - or until they have infused enough for your tastes. Alternatively, for a much quicker process, place your bottle on the top rack of the dishwasher for one cycle (seems odd but really works, just make sure the lids are on tight!) then leave over night.
• strain off all of the spices and additions, then use your vinegar to make all kinds of pickles and chutneys.

MIXED PICKLING SPICES

Steps:

• Mix all spices in a dark glass jar.
• Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark place.

HOMEMADE PICKLING SPICE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight jar or container. Use in favorite pickle recipes.

MIXED PICKLING SPICE

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.