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Experience teaches us to be prepared. I was prepping to make pickled beets and opened two small jars of Pickling Spice. Between the two jars, I had just one tablespoon. Not nearly enough. As I poured them into a small bowl, I studied the contents. I was guessing I had enough different fresh spices to make my own pickling spice. Remarkably I did.

Ingredients

Mustard Seeds, 2 tablespoons

Whole Allspice, 1 tablespoon

Coriander Seeds, 2 teaspoons

Cloves, 2 whole

Crushed red pepper, 1 to 2 teaspoons

Bay Leaf, 1 crumbled

Cinnamon Stick, 2 inches

Preparation

Combine all ingredients and store in an...