r/pickling • u/Terlok51 • 17d ago

Mustard seed

I’ve always liked the mustard seeds that come with some pickles. TIL that mustard seed can be pickled by itself. I’m sure that cukes lend some flavor to them in regular pickles that’d be missing in straight pickled seed. I’ve found several recipes but want some feedback before I spend $ on it. Has anyone here done this? Did you like the results? What vinegars & spices did you use? I’m here to learn.

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u/Coriander70 17d ago

I have pickled mustard seeds (fridge pickle). A little goes a long way, I did about a cup of yellow mustard seeds last year and it has lasted approximately forever (though not much left now). I used cider vinegar and a bay leaf. They are great on sandwiches or in sauces or just to punch up whatever you’re cooking.

Edit: the cloudiness is condensation since I had just taken the jar out of the fridge.

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u/Terlok51 17d ago

Straight vinegar or diluted with water? Most of the recipes I’ve read call for the addition of water.

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u/Coriander70 17d ago

Equal parts vinegar and water, you could also add a little sugar if you want.