Best Spiced Pickling Vinegar Recipes

HOMEMADE PICKLING SPICE

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An old-time combination from scratch mixture.

Provided by Mooseinthekitchen

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons whole mustard seeds
1 tablespoon whole allspice berries
2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 bay leaves, crumbled
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
6 whole cloves

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 1.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 4.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

HOMEMADE PICKLING SPICE

Homemade Pickling Spice image

I can every year and I love to use this pickling spice for my pickles. Everyone says they are the best they have ever had. -Olivia Miller, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1/3 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons mustard seed
1 tablespoon whole allspice
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 whole cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1 cinnamon stick (2 inches)

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPICED PICKLED PEARS

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Season: August to December. I love pickled fruits and always look forward to opening a jar to serve with cold poultry and ham. Small, hard pears are ideal for use in this recipe, and it's a very good way to deal with a barrel-load of them. If you stick with the basic quantities of sugar and vinegar, this recipe can easily be adapted for use with other fruits and different spices (see the variations below).

Yield makes two to three 16-ounce jars

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 cups granulated sugar
1 ounce fresh ginger, bruised
1 (2-inch) piece of cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon allspice berries
2 1/4 pounds small, firm pears
1 teaspoon cloves

Steps:

Put the vinegar, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and allspice berries into a large pan over low heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, then bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to a simmer.
Meanwhile, start peeling the pears, keeping them whole and with stems attached. Stud each pear with 2 or 3 cloves and add to the hot vinegar. Simmer the pears very gently for 15 to 25 minutes, until they are tender but not too soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and pack them into warm, sterilized jars (see p. 21).
Bring the spiced vinegar syrup to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, then strain it over the pears. Cover the jars with vinegar-proof lids (see p. 22). Keep for at least 1 month before using. Use within 1 year.
Different spices can be used - try cardamom and coriander, with a flake or two of dried chile.
Plunge 2 1/4 pounds of peaches into a pan of boiling water for 1 minute, then remove. Immerse them in cold water briefly, then peel. Proceed as for the pear recipe, but simmer the peaches for only 3 to 4 minutes.
Prick 2 1/4 pounds of crab apples all over with a needle or skewer (this will prevent the skins bursting). Use well-colored ornamental varieties.