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Canned Sour Pickles and Pickling Spice | Whole Living Eat Well

Canned Sour Pickles and Pickling Spice | Whole Living Eat Well

This Canned Sour Pickles recipe combines fresh Kirby cucumbers with a flavorful homemade pickling spice blend, delivering the perfect crunchy, tangy pickle. The blend of black peppercorns, mustard seeds, allspice, and cinnamon gives these sour pickles a deliciously spiced kick. Adding dill and garlic is optional, but highly recommended for extra flavor. These sour pickles are perfect for snacking, serving alongside sandwiches, or adding to your favorite dishes.

Canned Sour Pickles and Pickling Spice Recipe

Canned Sour Pickles and Pickling Spice Recipe

Course: CondimentCuisine: American
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

10

kcal

Ingredients

  • For the Pickling Spice:
  • 3 tablespoons whole black peppercorns

  • 3 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds

  • 4 teaspoons allspice

  • 1 cinnamon stick, crumbled

  • For the Sour Pickles:
  • 3 3/4 pounds Kirby cucumbers, scrubbed

  • 1/2 cup Kosher salt or 1/3 cup pickling salt

  • 2 1/2 cups distilled white or apple cider vinegar

  • 2 1/2 cups water

  • 2 tablespoons pickling spice (from above or store-bought)

  • Optional: Fresh dill sprigs and garlic cloves for added flavor

Directions

    Notes

    • Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
      Total Fat: 0g
      Saturated Fat: 0g
      Cholesterol: 0mg
      Sodium: 300mg
      Carbohydrates: 2g
      Fiber: 0g
      Sugar: 0g
      Protein: 0g

    These Canned Sour Pickles are a perfect combination of tangy, crunchy, and spiced flavors. With the homemade pickling spice blend, you’ll enjoy the robust flavor that enhances any meal. Serve them as a snack, side, or topping on sandwiches. Once you’ve tried making your own sour pickles, you’ll never want store-bought again!