On Jul 6, 11:20 am, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> I need some to make pickles. I just know it's going to
> be a hassle finding them in the store. My question is this,
> are they sold in liquid like capers, and can I expect to find
> them with the rest of the spices?
>
> Thanks.
>
> nancy

You can probably find a jar of McCormicks or Durkee or similar branded
Dill Seed in the section with the glass jars of spices at the local
supermarket. If you don't want the full jar, try a health food store
(WHole Foods or Wild Oats type of place) and see if they sell spices
in bulk. Then buy what you need.

Is there an Indian (as in India, not Native American) market near
where you live? they often sell spices in bulk.

Dill seeds are sold dry, like caraway seed, cumin, etc.

I wouldn't use dill weed in pickles. It will go mushy on you in the
jar, for one thing. Plus, it's just nowhere near as strong, the
flavor will dilute too much in the liquid. Stick with the Recipe.