Pickling Spice is a blend used in pickling various foods. It also is used to season dishes. Corned beef and cabbage is a dish that benefits from added pickling spice. Pickling spice ingredients (usually whole or in coarse pieces) can include allspice, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, ginger, mustard seeds and peppercorns.
Pickling spice gives that distinct flavor to pickles and pickled vegetables. You can add pickling spice to soups and stews in a garni made of cheesecloth for easy removal when the dish is complete. Pickling spice adds layers of flavors to everyday dishes.
