Franklin Spice Works
Jamaican Allspice Pickling Brine
A quick spiced pickling brine built on Jamaican allspice, bay, and peppercorns. Pour over sliced vegetables for crisp refrigerator pickles ready in a day.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp whole allspice berries, lightly crushed
- 2 cups white wine vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Lightly crush allspice berries with the flat of a knife to release their oils.
- Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve.
- Add allspice berries, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
- Pack sliced cucumbers, carrots, or onions tightly into clean jars.
- Pour hot brine over vegetables, seal, and refrigerate. Ready in 24 hours. Keeps 2 weeks.