Sweet Hot Pickling Spice Blend

Ingredients

4 cinnamon sticks about 3" long
1 piece dried gingerroot 1" long
2 TB. mustard seeds
2 TSP. whole allspice berries
2 TB. whole black peppercorns
2 TSP. whole cloves
2 TSP. dill seeds
2 TSP. coriander seeds
2 TSP crumbled mace, medium fine
8 bay leaves, crumbled medium fine
1 small dried hot red pepper , 1 1/2" long, chopped w/seeds

Instructions

Put the cinnamon sticks and the gingerroot in a baggie and smash with a hammer until crumbled. Discard any bits of the ginger that is stringy and mix with all the other spices. Store in airtight jar.

Notes

Use to pickle or stew any fruits, meats or vegetables.

Can be added to salt and brine when salting meats for long-term storage.