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    Home » Blog » Side Dishes

    Perfect Pickles - All Kinds of Hot and Sweet Pickles Recipes

    Published: Nov 29, 2023 · Modified: Feb 13, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    The perfect pickles make a great addition to any meal. From classic dill and sweet pickles to bread and butter chips and all manner of other varieties, the tangy bite of pickles add a delicious flavor to just about anything.

    I love making pickles of all kinds, and over the years, I've created some delicious hot and sweet pickles recipes if I do say so myself. So I thought it was time to share them with all of you.

    These recipes are the perfect pickles for any meal. They pair well with beef, chicken, pork, BBQ, and even fish. Serve them as a simple side to add to your meal, sandwich or use them in your favorite recipes. Heck, you can even dice some of these up and add them to your tartar sauce for your fish recipes. Anything goes with pickles, in my opinion!

    Why These are the Perfect Pickles

    These delicious recipes have a variety of flavors and textures, so you can choose which recipe will pair best with your planned meals. Of course, you can also make a few different kinds to have on hand in the fridge so it's easy to choose what you want when you want it!

    And let's not forget how easy these recipes are. Ease is the hallmark of any really good recipe in my opinion. I love to cook, but I'm not overly interested in spending hours in the kitchen. I'd much rather make something tasty that takes very little time. These pickles fit that bill perfectly. The majority of the time needed for most of these is simply letting them sit in the fridge until they're adequately pickled.

    Why You'll Love These Recipes

    • They only take a few simple ingredients.
    • They're easy to make and beginner-friendly.
    • There are a variety of pickle varieties to choose from.
    • Their tangy flavor makes them a great addition to almost any meal.

    What to Serve with Pickles

    Pickles make a great addition to lunches, dinners, or parties. These versatile bites can be served as part of a charcuterie board or as part of an appetizer recipe. They make a simple addition to any meal, as well, or you can slice, chop, or dice them and add them to your favorite recipes.

    Serve pickles with your favorite beef, chicken, or pork recipes, and even pair them with seafood. Whole pickles are a delicious addition to barbecue plates, and sliced pickles make an excellent topping for pulled barbecue sandwiches.

    When you think about all the foods you love, it soon becomes clear that the sky is really the limit when it comes to what you can pair with pickles. They literally go with just about everything!

    FAQ

    What are pickles?

    Pickles are any kind of food that is preserved in a brine. Although most of us immediately think of cucumber pickles, you can pickle all kinds of vegetables, and people even pickle things like eggs or pig's feet, believe it or not.

    What are the best cucumbers for pickling?

    Not surprisingly, the best cucumbers for pickling are pickling cucumbers. These varieties are bred specifically to produce fewer, smaller seeds and have thinner skin and crunchier flesh than slicing cucumbers. The pickling cucumbers generally agreed upon to be the best are Kirby, Gherkin, and Mini-English.

    What foods do pickles pair well with?

    Pickles pair well with almost any kind of food. That's owed to the fact that pickles come in so many varieties. From sweet pickles to dill, bread and butter, spicy, and more, there are so many varieties of pickles out there that you can pair them with just about anything.

    A Collection of the Perfect Pickles

    By now, I know you're hungry, and you're ready to make some delicious pickles of your own. Well, you're in luck because I have a collection of my favorite pickle recipes below.

    You'll find a wide variety of flavors and textures here. From classic dill to hotter varieties, and even some recipes with a hint of sweetness to them. These are all delicious, easy pickle recipes that equally at home on your plate as they are added to some of your favorite dishes like tartar sauce, tuna salad, and much more.

    Pickled Habanero Peppers
    If you're a fan of bold, spicy flavors, pickled habanero peppers might just become your new go-to condiment. These vibrant peppers pack a punch of heat you can add to recipes or enjoy them on their own as a fiery snack.
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    Jars of pickled habanero peppers on the table with a bowl of habaneros in the background.
    Dill Pickle Seasoning
    Dill pickle seasoning is a versatile spice blend that brings the tangy, garlicky, and salty flavors of dill pickles to a variety of dishes. It is a combination of various herbs and spices that's easy to make and a budget-friendly way to save money on spice blends!
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    A spoonful of dill pickle seasoning in a spoon held in the air.
    Easy Spicy Pickles
    Spicy pickles make a tantalizing treat that combines the tangy taste of pickles with the kick of spices, creating a flavor explosion that's difficult to resist. They're easy to make using just a handful of ingredients and are ready to eat the next day! Enjoy them on their own or add them to burgers, sandwiches, and so much more.
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    A wooden bowl of spicy pickles on the table with sliced jalapenos in front of the bowl and a few cucumbers slices around.
    Pickle Shots
    Pickle shots have gained popularity in recent years as a unique and tangy twist on traditional shots. If you're a fan of pickles and their briny flavor, you'll find this combination of pickle juice and alcohol quite intriguing.
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    Pickle shots on a wooden serving board. Each shot is rimmed with Tajin and garnished with a baby dill pickle.
    Easy Homemade Horseradish Pickles
    These Horseradish Pickles are a quick and easy recipe for horseradish and pickle lovers alike. The spice from horseradish pairs perfectly with the sweetness and tanginess of the pickling liquid. Try this recipe for your next barbecue!
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    Horseradish pickles in a jar on the table with a few on the table around the jar.
    Pickled Shrimp
    Pickled shrimp is a super easy, crowd-pleasing dish that makes a refreshing snack or appetizer. You can enjoy pickled shrimp straight out of the jar or use it on salads, crackers, toasted garlic bread and so much more.
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    A jar filled with pickled shrimp and a lemon in the background.
    Easy Pickled Bologna
    Pickled bologna is a flavorful way to enjoy the classic taste of bologna with a twist and impress your friends and family with this delicious and tangy treat.
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    A bowl of pickled bologna on the table with onions and cherry peppers.
    Pickled Rhubarb
    Pickled rhubarb is a wonderfully crunchy, flavorful treat from a seasonal vegetable that will totally surprise you. It always does.
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    An side shot of open mason jar full of pickled rhubarb.

    Try Any of These Perfect Pickles

    Tangy, spicy, a bit sweet - you'll find them all here. This collection of the perfect pickles has something for everyone, and because they're so easy to make, everyone can enjoy them!

    If you've been looking for a new pickle recipe to try, you'll find something to love here. Give all of these a try and get ready to fall in love with homemade pickles!

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