Pickling Spice Blend

This flavorful pickling spice blend is the essential seasoning for homemade pickles, brines, and traditional recipes like corned beef. Built from a balanced combination of whole spices and aromatic herbs, this blend delivers the classic flavor that makes pickled foods so memorable.

Instead of relying on the small seasoning packet that often comes with store-bought corned beef or pickling kits, this handcrafted blend gives you full, fresh flavor you can control. The combination of mustard seeds, peppercorns, dill seed, bay leaves, and warm spices creates a bold but balanced profile that works beautifully in brines and pickling liquids.

Whether you’re preserving vegetables, making homemade corned beef, or crafting flavorful brines, this pickling spice blend makes the process simple and delicious.

The Essential Pickling Spice for Canning and Preserving

If you enjoy preserving food at home, a dependable pickling spice blend is one of the most important ingredients to have in your pantry.

Use it for:

• Pickled cucumbers and dill pickles

• Pickled onions

• Pickled carrots

• Pickled green beans

• Pickled eggs

• Pickled peppers

The whole spices slowly release their flavor during the pickling process, creating depth and complexity that transforms simple vegetables into vibrant, flavorful preserves.

Because the spices remain whole, they hold their aroma longer and infuse brines gradually, which is ideal for traditional pickling methods.

Perfect Pickling Spice for Corned Beef

This seasoning also shines when used as a corned beef pickling spice. Many packaged briskets include a small seasoning packet, but using a fresh, full-flavored pickling spice blend produces far better results.

The peppercorns add warmth, mustard seed provides brightness, and allspice berries contribute subtle aromatic sweetness. Dill seed and celery seed round out the blend with herbal notes that complement the richness of beef.

Whether you’re preparing corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day or making it year-round, this pickling spice blend brings classic deli flavor to your kitchen.

A Versatile Spice Blend for Brines and Cooking

Although most people associate it with pickling, this pickling spice blend is incredibly versatile.

It works beautifully in:

• Brines for poultry

• Corned beef recipes

• Braised meats

• Homemade sauerkraut

• Flavorful soups and broths

When simmered in liquid, the spices release their essential oils, creating deep aromatic flavor that enhances the entire dish.

Many cooks even use it in slow cooker meals or to flavor stocks and broths.

Why Whole Spices Make Better Pickling Spice

Pickling spices traditionally use whole or cracked spices rather than ground spices. Whole spices release flavor slowly, allowing the brine to develop complexity without becoming overpowering.

Bay leaves add earthy depth, mustard seeds contribute brightness, peppercorns provide gentle warmth, and allspice berries add aromatic spice. Dill seed and celery seed complete the blend with herbaceous character that pairs perfectly with vegetables and meats.

The result is a seasoning that produces balanced pickling flavor every time.

Flavor Profile

• Aromatic bay leaves

• Bright mustard seed

• Warm black and white peppercorns

• Sweet allspice berries

• Herbal dill seed

• Savory celery seed

Bold. Aromatic. Classic.

Clean, Small-Batch Ingredients

Hand blended by Rachel’s Spice Company using premium whole spices:

Crumbled bay leaves, yellow mustard seeds, black peppercorns, white peppercorns, allspice berries, dill seed, and celery seed.

No fillers.
No artificial flavors.
No anti-caking agents.

Available in:

• 1/2 cup jar (2 oz)

• 2 cup jar (7 oz)

Whether you’re pickling vegetables, making homemade corned beef, or preparing flavorful brines, this pickling spice blend is a must-have for the pantry.