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Pickling Spice
Pickling Spice
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Pickling Spice

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Our Pickling Spice is kind of a big dill! We’ve stepped up this British classic for modern palates — perfect for cucumbers, kohlrabi, and more. Spice Advice: Steep in cider vinegar to make a zippy condiment for salads, sandwiches, and slaws.

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  • Vegan, gluten-free, and filler-free
  • Love it or we'll replace it
  • Orders over $59 ship free
  • Blended in small batches, shortly before shipping
Filler-FreeVeganGluten-FreeEstablished 1995Small Batch

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Our Pickling Spice blend is a carefully curated mix that includes crumbled Turkish bay leaves, yellow mustard seeds, Tellicherry black peppercorns, white peppercorns, allspice berries, dill seeds, and coarsely ground celery seeds. This combination creates a complex flavor profile that is both aromatic and capable of standing up to the pickling process.

Pickling Spice is a robust concoction that has been enhancing the flavors of pickled vegetables since the early 19th century in the United States. Originally crafted to make the most of the spices available during that era, it was a vital component in preserving foods before the advent of modern refrigeration. This blend, with its hearty ingredients, was designed to withstand the aggressive pickling process, ensuring that the flavors permeated through vegetables like cucumbers, melon rinds, and beets.

We love our Pickling Spice for its bold and dynamic flavor that brings a zesty kick to any pickling project. It's the secret weapon in our pantry for homemade pickles, offering a robust taste that infuses beautifully into a variety of vegetables. Whether we're pickling classic cucumbers or experimenting with more unusual choices like carrots and cauliflower, this spice blend ensures every jar is bursting with flavor.

Did you know that during the colonial era, pickling was a necessary method for preserving almost any type of food? Our Pickling Spice blend is inspired by those traditional recipes, which were essential for long sea voyages and winter food storage.

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