Subj : 5/16 Intl Pickle Day - 3 To : All From : Dave Drum Date : Wed May 15 2024 16:54:00 MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: My Basic Pickling Spice Categories: Herbs, Preserving Yield: 2 1/2 cups 1/2 c Mustard seed 1/4 c Coriander seed 1/4 c Fennel seed 1/4 c Whole allspice berries 1/4 c Whole cloves 1/4 c Dill seed 1/4 c Celery seeds 1/4 c Cinnamon sticks; crushed 1/4 c Black peppercorns; cracked 2 tb Dried ginger; coarse chopped 3 Dried red chilies; crushed 6 Dry California bay leaves; - crushed Blend all the ingredients together by placing them in a jar, adding a lid and shaking them well. NOTE: I usually whizz the bay leaf, ginger, cinnamon and the chilies in the R2-D2 spice/coffee grinder. Add a label with the date and list the ingredients. Store the spice in a cool dark place for up to 12 months. Or refrigerate. For really long-term storage use the freezer compartment of your ice box. Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen MMMMM .... "It's a dangerous business - going out your front door" -- J. R. R. Tolkien --- MultiMail/Win v0.52 * Origin: SouthEast Star Mail HUB - SESTAR (1:3634/12) .