Pickling Spice

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp / 20 grams black peppercorns
• 2 Tbsp / 20 grams mustard seeds
• 2 Tbsp / 20 grams coriander seeds
• 2 Tbsp / 12 grams red pepper flakes
• 2 Tbsp / 14 grams allspice berries
• 1 Tbsp / 8 grams ground mace
• 2 small cinnamon sticks
• 24 bay leaves, crumbled
• 2 Tbsp / 6 grams whole cloves
• 1 Tbsp / 8 grams ground ginger

Directions

1. Lightly toast the peppercorns, mustard seeds and coriander seeds in a small dry pan, then smash with the side of a knife just to crack them.
2. Combine the cracked spices with the remaining ingredients, mixing well.
3. store in tightly sealed plastic container and/or freeze.