Best Pickling Spice Kits and Blends
Updated How we research
Frontier Co-op Organic Pickling Spice 1lb
Frontier Co-op's organic pickling spice in a 1lb bulk bag, a certified organic blend for serious picklers.
The Spice Way Pickling Spice 4 oz Seasoning for Pickles, Canning, Corned Beef
The Spice Way's pickling spice, 4 oz of seasoning for pickles, canning and corned beef.
Buying pickling spices one jar at a time gets expensive, and most blends need six or more. A kit puts mustard seed, dill, coriander, peppercorn and bay in one place, usually with a ratio someone has already tested. The differences are real: some kits lean heavily on dill, others on warm spices, and quantity per packet ranges from a single jar's worth to enough for a season. Whole spices keep their aroma far longer than pre-ground blends. We looked at blend balance, whole versus ground content, how many jars each kit covers, freshness on arrival, and whether instructions were useful. A classic dill-forward kit suits cucumber pickles and first-time picklers. Bulk single-spice sets are better if you prefer mixing your own ratios. Sampler kits make sense for experimenting, and larger jars of a single house blend are the economical choice once you know what you like.
The short version
We compared 8 picks. Our scores range from 6.3 to 8.3 out of 10.
- Best overall:Frontier Co-op Organic Pickling Spice 1lb. Highest overall score in this guide at 8.3/10.
- Also great value:The Spice Way Pickling Spice 4 oz Seasoning for Pickles, Canning, Corned Beef. Value score of 8/10, overall 7.8/10.
- Solid build:Unpretentious Pickling Spice (2 Cups) Culinary Premium Spice Blend, Non-GMO, Made in USA. Build and materials score of 8/10, overall 7.8/10.
- Feature-rich:Morton & Bassett Pickling Spice, 2.2 oz - Non-GMO, Salt-Free, Whole Spice Mix for Homemade Pickles. Features score of 7/10, overall 7.6/10.
Scores are our editorial assessment, not customer ratings. How we score
- 1.Frontier Co-op Organic Pickling Spice 1lb8.3/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 2.The Spice Way Pickling Spice 4 oz Seasoning for Pickles, Canning, Corned Beef7.8/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 3.Unpretentious Pickling Spice (2 Cups) Culinary Premium Spice Blend, Non-GMO, Made in USA7.8/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 4.Morton & Bassett Pickling Spice, 2.2 oz - Non-GMO, Salt-Free, Whole Spice Mix for Homemade Pickles7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 5.McCormick Pickling Spice, 1.5 oz (Pack of 6)7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 6.SPICES VILLAGE Pickling Spices Mix for Pickles and Canning, 6.5oz, Kosher, Gluten Free, Non GMO7.6/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 7.Pickling Spice by It's Delish, 10 LBS Bulk Bag, All Natural Blend of Pickling Spices and Herbs6.9/10See on AmazonCheck price
- 8.Pickling Spice Mix (1 oz) - 3 Pack6.3/10See on AmazonCheck price
#1Frontier Co-op's organic pickling spice in a 1lb bulk bag, a certified organic blend for serious picklers.
Fit for the job 9/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 9/10
- + Organic certification suits cooks who ferment with organic produce
- + 1lb bulk bag keeps cost per jar low for big batches
- + Frontier Co-op is a long-standing natural spice cooperative
- - Large bag loses aroma over months unless stored airtight
- - Too much spice for occasional picklers to use while fresh
#2The Spice Way's pickling spice, 4 oz of seasoning for pickles, canning and corned beef.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 4 oz bag seasons many jars of dill pickles or pickled vegetables
- + Multi-use blend also works for corned beef and braises
- + The Spice Way is a spice-focused brand with whole spice blends
- - Check the ingredient list on the package for allergens before using
- - Whole spices can float and need weights or a spice bag
#3Unpretentious' pickling spice, 2 Cups of premium Non-GMO culinary spice blend made in USA.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 8/10
- + 2 Cups of blend is enough for a long pickling season
- + Made in USA blending gives a clear origin for the spice mix
- + Non-GMO premium spices suit careful home canners
- - Bag packaging needs transferring to a jar to keep aroma
- - Blend proportions may differ from classic dill pickle recipes
#4Morton & Bassett's 2.2 oz Non-GMO, salt-free whole spice pickling mix for homemade pickles.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10
- + Salt-Free blend lets you control brine salt levels precisely
- + Whole Spice Mix gives clearer brine than ground spices
- + Non-GMO label suits shoppers wanting cleaner ingredients
- - 2.2 oz jar covers only a handful of pickle batches
- - Premium jar pricing is higher per ounce than bulk bags
#5McCormick's pickling spice in 1.5 oz jars, a Pack of 6 for steady supply of a familiar grocery blend.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 8/10 · Value 7/10
- + McCormick is a familiar brand with consistent flavor every jar
- + Pack of 6 keeps sealed jars fresh until you need them
- + Small jars are easy to store in a spice drawer
- - Six small jars cost more per ounce than a bulk bag
- - Mainstream blend has less character than specialty spice mixes
#6SPICES VILLAGE's 6.5oz kosher, gluten free and non GMO pickling spices mix for pickles and canning.
Fit for the job 8/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + Kosher and Gluten Free certifications broaden who can use the blend
- + 6.5oz bag covers plenty of dill pickle and vegetable jars
- + Blend is made for pickles and canning, so the flavors suit brines
- - Bag packaging can let aroma fade without an airtight jar
- - Check the ingredient list on the package for allergens before using
#7It's Delish's 10 LBS bulk bag of all natural pickling spice, a commercial-size blend of spices and herbs.
Fit for the job 6/10 · Features and specs 7/10 · Build and materials 7/10 · Value 8/10
- + 10 LBS bulk size suits delis, farm stands and big canning operations
- + All Natural blend of spices and herbs avoids fillers
- + Lowest cost per ounce for high-volume pickling
- - Far more than a home kitchen can use before it goes stale
- - Heavy bulk bag needs decanting into smaller airtight containers
#8A pickling spice mix in 1 oz packets, sold as a 3 Pack for portioned homemade pickle batches.
Fit for the job 7/10 · Features and specs 5/10 · Build and materials 6/10 · Value 7/10
- + 3 Pack of small packets keeps unused spice sealed and fresh
- + Pre-portioned packs make small-batch pickling simple
- + Low-cost way to try pickling spice before buying bulk
- - Tiny packets are poor value if you pickle often
- - Check the ingredient list on the package for allergens before using
Before you buy: trade-offs we flagged
No pick is perfect. These are the main compromises we noted for the top products in this guide, so you can check they will not matter for you.
- Large bag loses aroma over months unless stored airtight (Frontier Co-op Organic Pickling Spice 1lb)
- Check the ingredient list on the package for allergens before using (The Spice Way Pickling Spice 4 oz Seasoning...)
- Bag packaging needs transferring to a jar to keep aroma (Unpretentious Pickling Spice (2 Cups)...)
- 2.2 oz jar covers only a handful of pickle batches (Morton & Bassett Pickling Spice, 2.2 oz -...)
- Six small jars cost more per ounce than a bulk bag (McCormick Pickling Spice, 1.5 oz (Pack of 6))
- Bag packaging can let aroma fade without an airtight jar (SPICES VILLAGE Pickling Spices Mix for...)
Frequently asked questions
›What is the best choice among pickling spice kits and blends?
Frontier Co-op Organic Pickling Spice 1lb is our top overall pick. Frontier Co-op's organic pickling spice in a 1lb bulk bag, a certified organic blend for serious picklers. It earns our score of 8.3/10, based on fit for the job, features, build and value.
›What is a good budget option?
The Spice Way Pickling Spice 4 oz Seasoning for Pickles, Canning, Corned Beef is the strongest low-cost pick in this guide. The Spice Way's pickling spice, 4 oz of seasoning for pickles, canning and corned beef.
›How much should I expect to spend?
Picks in this guide span See on Amazon price bands (roughly: $ = under $30, $$ = $30 to $100, $$$ = over $100). We never display exact prices because they change constantly, so the buttons above always show Amazon's current price.
›How were these products chosen?
We shortlist products that fit the job this guide solves and compare their published specifications, such as size, capacity, materials and what is included. Each pick gets an editorial score out of 10 for fit, features, build and value, and we write the pros and cons from those details. Our score is not an Amazon customer rating. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, which never affects the ranking.
Ferment Nest independently selects every product; we may earn a commission from links above.
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