Description
Create your own homemade pickle seasoning mix to craft delicious, tangy, and flavorful pickles at home! This versatile blend of spices is perfect for pickling cucumbers, carrots, onions, or even green beans. Whether you prefer classic dill pickles or a more zesty version, this recipe is easy to customize and delivers a punch of flavor every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons dill seeds
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional, for spice)
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic or garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated onion or onion powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (optional, for color)
- 3 dried bay leaves
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- If desired, lightly crush the seeds with a mortar and pestle to release more flavor (optional).
- Store the seasoning mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.
- Use approximately 2 tablespoons of seasoning per quart (4 cups) of pickling brine. Adjust to taste if making smaller or larger batches.
Notes
- This seasoning blend works for both quick pickling (refrigerator pickles) and traditional fermented pickles.
- Feel free to adjust the heat level by adding more or less chili flakes.
- Turmeric adds a warm color to your pickles but can be omitted for a more traditional flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pickle seasoning, homemade spice mix, dill pickles, pickling spice blend