Pickling Spice

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Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 320
Protein (g): 11
Fat (g): 12
Carbs (g): 55
Fiber (g): 25
Sodium (mg): 30

Values vary by brand or homemade mix; most blends are salt-free and composed of whole seeds and leaves.

Storage

Room temp: up to 730 days
Refrigerated: up to 0 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Pickling spice is a blend of whole spices used to season pickles and brines. It typically combines mustard seed, coriander, allspice, peppercorns, bay leaf, cloves, and chili, delivering a warm, peppery aroma that blooms in hot liquid. Cooks simmer it loose or in a sachet to flavor brines, poaching liquids, and boiling pots; it is sold as whole seed-and-leaf mixes.\n\nThe blend evolved from European pickling traditions and spread through British and North American preserving, with regional variations. Commercial blends became common in the 20th century, while many cooks still mix their own for specific pickles and corned beef.