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8 Recipes for Dill Pickle Fans

Dill pickles, well, everything can be found in grocery stores these days, like chips, cheese, ketchups, seasonings, snacks and more. To recreate that dill-and-vinegar taste at home, here are a few recipes that are sure to satisfy your cravings.

1. Pickled Lupini Beans

These pickled lupini are great to munch on during happy hour. To make the recipe, simply soak the beans for 15 minutes in a vinegar, oil, dill and red pepper flake mixture for an ideal snack.

2. Crackers with Ham and Dill Spread

Come lunchtime, have this ham spread made with cream cheese and mayonnaise. Add dill and, as a topping, add a few slices of small cornichons.

3. Pickle-Brined Chicken with Herb Sauce

There’s almost no limit to what you can do with pickle brine; you can add it to dips, sauces, soups and even marinades. In this recipe, we soaked chicken thighs in pickle brine overnight to tenderize them and add flavour. You can even make a sauce with mayonnaise, herbs and diced pickles to maximize the pickle-y goodness!

4. Egg, Cucumber and Chip Sandwiches

Bored with your usual egg sandwiches? Not when you can add dill pickle chips for a satisfying crunch!

5. Fried Cod and Pickle Burgers

Double the fun with these fried cod burgers that also include fried dill pickles! Coat the pickle in a flour and pale ale batter, which also includes chopped dill.

6. Pickle Coleslaw

The simple act of adding diced pickles to a coleslaw can give it a rejuvenating boost. It’s the perfect addition to a smoked meat sandwich.

7. Potato and Tuna Croquettes with Pickle Sauce

Whether it’s to pair with croquettes or spread on a sandwich, turn to the sauce in this recipe. Made with sour cream, mayonnaise, pickle brine and chopped pickles, it has a wonderfully tangy taste.

8. Dill Pickles

For purists, nothing beats homemade pickles. They’re much easier to make than you might think. Just pour a brine consisting of vinegar, salt and spices over cucumbers in a jar, and let them sit for a few weeks before consuming.