Bay leaf, mustard seed, whole allspice, thyme, pepper flakes, cloves, dill seed, whole coriander, juniper berries, cinnamon stick, peppercorns. Sometimes paprika, oregano, mace, nutmeg or ginger are added depending on the pickling.

Thanks beesneeds. Is it all just a guesstimate how much of what to put it?

Here's one I copied this winter. (I don't even remember where I found it so can't credit anyone.) Also, I have never made it, so can't comment on it's accuracy.

Pickling Spice

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons/20 grams black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons/20 grams mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons/20 grams coriander seeds
• 2 tablespoons/12 grams hot red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons/14 grams allspice berries
• 1 tablespoon/8 grams ground mace
• 2 small cinnamon sticks, crushed or broken into pieces
• 4 bay leaves, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons/6 grams whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon/8 grams ground ginger

INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.

• Combine the cracked spices with the remaining ingredients, mixing well. Store in a tightly sealed plastic container or glass ja