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gardenmouse
Farmgirl in Training
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Beth
Porterville
CA
USA
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 Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 6:57:41 PM
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I've almost saved up enough cucumbers to start making pickles this weekend, but I can't find any picking spice in any of my usual grocery stores. Is anyone else having this problem?
I'm thinking I could make my own pickling spice if I can't find any to buy. Does anyone have a recipe for it? |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Jun 23 2010 : 8:17:40 PM
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Beth,
here is a recipe that I use for Piccalilli. It's really good :)
Pickling Spice
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
2 tablespoons whole allspice
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons dill seeds
2 teaspoons Whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaves (crumbled)
2 dried red chilies (2 inches long, crumbled)
Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight jar in a cool, dark place.
Here's what I do:
I measured out the amount I would need for a batch of Piccalilli. I used these resealable Tea bags (Large Press & Brew) from Mountain Rose Herbs:
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/tea_tool/infusers.html
I now have my Pickling Spices stored in these bags in a canning jar, ready for my next use :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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gardenmouse
Farmgirl in Training
24 Posts
Beth
Porterville
CA
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - Jun 24 2010 : 7:33:20 PM
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Thank you for sharing your recipe, Sharon. It sounds really good, and I like the teabag idea. Yumm, Piccalili, I haven't had that in a long time.
I "googled" pickling spices and of all the places to find them, I found that Amazon sells them!! How strange I thought. Anyway, a 16 oz. package was only $11.80, and it was from a company that I have purchased other herbs and spices from in the past. Can't go wrong at 74 cents an ounce. I'm thinking it would cost more to buy all the ingredients to make your own.
That website is really interesting. They have sprout seeds! I may have to place an order soon. Do you order from them on a regular basis? |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Jun 25 2010 : 11:09:36 AM
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Hey Beth,
I order from them a couple of times a year.
I already had all of the spices on hand that's why I searched for a recipe :) I usually buy my herbs and spices in bulk and just store them in mason jars an a dark place. I really can't see paying $5.00 for .4 ounces when I can get a pound for say $6.00 and share with friends :)
I made Piccalilli because I had 30 pounds of green tomatoes last year :) My honey likes it too!
Beth, can you e-mail me? :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 25 2010 : 1:56:12 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by gardenmouse
I "googled" pickling spices and of all the places to find them, I found that Amazon sells them!! How strange I thought. Anyway, a 16 oz. package was only $11.80, and it was from a company that I have purchased other herbs and spices from in the past. Can't go wrong at 74 cents an ounce. I'm thinking it would cost more to buy all the ingredients to make your own.
That website is really interesting. They have sprout seeds! I may have to place an order soon. Do you order from them on a regular basis?
I think amazon sells everything. that's where I found the best buy on my retractable clothesline.
"Let us never forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other art follows. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization."
Daniel Webster
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Singing Tree Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
196 Posts
Cari
Chase
Michigan
USA
196 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2010 : 09:35:03 AM
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Thank you Sharon! I'm going to save this recipe. I, too, buy my herbs in bulk. I have all of the needed ingredients on hand, but I never seem to have pickling spice!
All of creation sings Your praise! |
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1143 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 28 2010 : 07:53:27 AM
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I had this problem year before last, so I loaded up on pickling spice last year when it went on clearance :0)
FarmGirl #1390
www.mylittlecountry.wordpress.com |
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