corned beef pickling spice

Name: Corned Beef Pickling Spice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2 cup(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) tellicherry peppercorns; 3 tablespoon(s) mustard seeds; 2 tablespoon(s) coriander seeds; 2 tablespoon(s) pepper flakes; 2 tablespoon(s) ground allspice berries; 1 tablespoon(s) ground mace; 2 medium cinnamon sticks cover with a towel, and use a hammer to break into small pieces; 4 medium bay leaves, crushed with your hand; 2 tablespoon(s) whole cloves, give them a smack or two with a flat end of a kitchen knife to break them up a bit; 1 tablespoon(s) ground ginger

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jan 26, 2026

Well, St. Patrick’s Day is a classic day for corned beef and cabbage, but the first thing you’ll need is the corned beef, and before that you will need a good pickling spice. So, I’ll be posting my recipe for a homemade corned beef; but first you will need a pickling spice, and here it is… So, you ready… Let’s go into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 cup(s)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons tellicherry peppercorns
3 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons pepper flakes
2 tablespoons ground allspice berries
1 tablespoon ground mace
2 medium cinnamon sticks cover with a towel, and use a hammer to break into small pieces
4 medium bay leaves, crushed with your hand
2 tablespoons whole cloves, give them a smack or two with a flat end of a kitchen knife to break them up a bit
1 tablespoon ground ginger

How To Make corned beef pickling spice

Step 1

Crush the peppercorns, mustard, and coriander seeds.

Step 2

Chef’s Tip: My favorite way to crush spices, is to put them on my cutting board, and grind them using the bottom of a heavy pot or pan.
Step 3

Place the ground seeds into a pan, and heat over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 4

Chef’s Note: Be careful not to let them burn.
Step 5

Allow them to cool.
Step 6

Add all the other spices, and then place in a sealed container, until ready to use.
Step 7

Store in a cool dry environment.
Step 8

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 203kcal, carbohydrates: 31g, cholesterol: 0mg, fat: 10g, fiber: 15g, protein: 8g, saturated fat: 1g, sodium: 154mg, sugar: 2g, unsaturated fat: 9g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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