Ingredients
1 tablespoon crumbled dried bay leaves
6 whole allspice
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon dill seeds
1 tablespoon red-pepper flakes
Preparation
Lay a 10-inch (double-layer) square of cheesecloth on a clean work surface. Spoon spices into the center.
Pressing firmly, roll a rolling pin over spice mixture until most of the seeds are cracked. Gather edges of cheesecloth together in the center, twist tightly, and tie securely with kitchen string. Trim ends with scissors, if necessary.