German pickling spice mix is one of the key ingredients in making German dill pickles. It’s flavorful, easy, and quick to put together.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: pickling spice, spice mix
Cuisine: European, German
Keyword: Gewürzgurken Gewürzmischung, gifts from the kitchen, pickling spice recipe for dill pickles
Servings: 7Tablespoons
Author: Ester | esterkocht.com
Equipment
Containers with lids
Ingredients
2tablespoonsmustard seeds
1tablespoonblack peppercorns
1tablespoonfennel seeds
16whole cloves
10whole juniper berries
1tablespooncoriander seeds
2teaspoonsallspice berries
3bay leaves
½teaspoondried savorySEE NOTES
1tablespoondried carrotsSEE NOTES
Instructions
Begin by crushing bay leaves with your hands. Next combine all the ingredients together and fill in air-tight containers. Store in a cool and dry place for up to one year.
Notes
Feel free to adjust this pickling spice recipe to your liking.
*If you don't have access to dried savory, feel free to use dried dill.
*For the dried carrots, I’ve used half a small carrot that I have peeled, cut into sticks, and dried for a couple of days.