Pickling typically involves soaking ingredients ... spices might be overwhelming in your brine, so try using fresh, whole spices and herbs that can impart the perfect amount of flavor.

4 oz. whole pickling spices. Coarsely chop tomatoes; put pears, peaches, onions, and ppers through the coarse blade of the food chopper. Combine with vinegar, sugar, salt and spices, which have ...

Traditional pickling spices like whole peppercorns, coriander, and bay leaves will also do well, as will sprigs of fresh dill or cloves of fresh garlic. However you decide to pickle your okra ...