The perfect Bar-B-Q pickle. Suggestions and thoughts.

Smiter Q · 12-13-2011, 11:39 PM

Last week I did a Hot Dog thread, and got quite a few responses. Wondering what your favorite pickles are to serve along with the grilled and BBQ foods. I like both dill and sweet. I love naturally fermented dills that do not use any vinegar. Recently I found my dill pickle NIRVANA, with the brand Bubbies. Oh my.. are these amazing. They are crisp, naturally tangy/sour, NO vinegar, and just the right amount of salt. Have not had pickles this good since I left the NY area some years ago. Their bread and butter are amazing as well.

So my pickle picks...
DILL = Bubbies
Bread and Butter = Bubbies

Link to their site: http://www.bubbies.com/bubbies_products.shtml

So, now it is the Brethren's turn to share.
What are your favorite pickles to go along with your Que and Grill food?
Relishes can be added too, as well as homemade pickles.. which I will try next summer hopefully.

If you have photos of homemade ones... post em up!

Hoss · 12-13-2011, 11:41 PM

My homemade ones are the BEST I ever tasted but Wickles come in a distant 2nd.

Smiter Q · 12-13-2011, 11:43 PM

Hoss, I have seen some photos of your vegetable grow threads in the past. AMAZING!
Are you using homegrown? If so, I would think they are as you say!

Also... what type of cukes do you use? Sweet or dill?

tish · 12-13-2011, 11:51 PM

Hey, Brian! I didn't know you were a NY pickle lover. Me, too! And I haven't had a really good one since I left. Finding a really good Jewish deli in York, PA is a tough mission. Mission impossible, is more like it. lol If I could find a good brand that's available at the supermarket, I'd buy it. Haven't really found one that floats my boat thus far, so for me, it's still the deli ones back home in NY for me.

gdwooden · 12-13-2011, 11:51 PM

[QUOTE=Smiter Q;1880009]Last week I did a Hot Dog thread, and got quite a few responses. Wondering what your favorite pickles are to serve along with the grilled and BBQ foods. I like both dill and sweet. I love naturally fermented dills that do not use any vinegar. Recently I found my dill pickle NIRVANA, with the brand Bubbies. Oh my.. are these amazing. They are crisp, naturally tangy/sour, NO vinegar, and just the right amount of salt. Have not had pickles this good since I left the NY area some years ago. Their bread and butter are amazing as well.

So my pickle picks...
DILL = Bubbies
Bread and Butter = Bubbies

Link to their site: http://www.bubbies.com/bubbies_products.shtml

I agree 100 per cent--ever day with sandwich.

guy

aquablue22 · 12-14-2011, 06:34 AM

Publix carries this brand, they are great. Their sauerkraut is also really good, crunchy and tangy.

thirdeye · 12-14-2011, 06:50 AM

With the exception of bread and butter jalapenos, I mostly like dill flavored pickled veggies. I make a big assortment, and because I like crunchy, I prefer "refrigerator" pickles. No processing needed, but they must live in the fridge and are good for 4 to 6 months.

When it comes to storebought ones I like brands like Claussen, again for the crunch.

Militant83 · 12-14-2011, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoss

My homemade ones are the BEST I ever tasted but Wickles come in a distant 2nd.

I 2nd the Wickles

cameraman · 12-14-2011, 07:28 AM

My favorites are the dills in the stainless bowls on the tables at Chompies in Phoenix AZ.

Hoss · 12-14-2011, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smiter Q

Hoss, I have seen some photos of your vegetable grow threads in the past. AMAZING!
Are you using homegrown? If so, I would think they are as you say!

Also... what type of cukes do you use? Sweet or dill?

Thanks for the kind words on the veggies.I do use homegrown cucs.I make a spicy bread and butter and a spicy garlic dill.The variety of cucs I grow are Straight 8.I still do the Old School liming so they will stay crisp when processed.

Lake Dogs · 12-14-2011, 08:29 AM

Fried.

---k--- · 12-14-2011, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoss

My homemade ones are the BEST I ever tasted but Wickles come in a distant 2nd.

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdeye

With the exception of bread and butter jalapenos, I mostly like dill flavored pickled veggies. I make a big assortment, and because I like crunchy, I prefer "refrigerator" pickles. No processing needed, but they must live in the fridge and are good for 4 to 6 months.

I would love it if you could post your recipes. I've been wanting to try pickles for a while, but haven't looked into it yet.

gsmith · 12-14-2011, 09:44 AM

best pickles I had were out in texas and were homemade, they were called buckhorn pickles and were awesome.

Zilla knows what I'm talking about

thirdeye · 12-14-2011, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ---k---

I would love it if you could post your recipes. I've been wanting to try pickles for a while, but haven't looked into it yet.

I go with Mrs Wages Refrigerator Mix. Very simple process as far as prepping the veggies, mixing and heating the liquid (you supply the vinegar), sterilizing the jars etc. No processing in water bath, they must stay in the fridge.

Here is the link. The "refrigerator mixes" are clearly marked and come in the same flavors as the processed pickle mixes. I prefer the Kosher Dill over the Polish Dill. When I use the bread and butter mix for jalapenos or onions, I reduce the sugar called for.

http://mrswages.com/

halfasian · 12-14-2011, 10:00 AM

Small family owned company out here in Southern California by the name of Hoopers Pickles makes an excellent spicy dill. Yummy! My wifes favorite pickles when she was pregnant.

12-13-2011, 11:39 PM	#1
Smiter Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-05-10 Location: Austin - TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The perfect Bar-B-Q pickle. Suggestions and thoughts. Last week I did a Hot Dog thread, and got quite a few responses. Wondering what your favorite pickles are to serve along with the grilled and BBQ foods. I like both dill and sweet. I love naturally fermented dills that do not use any vinegar. Recently I found my dill pickle NIRVANA, with the brand Bubbies. Oh my.. are these amazing. They are crisp, naturally tangy/sour, NO vinegar, and just the right amount of salt. Have not had pickles this good since I left the NY area some years ago. Their bread and butter are amazing as well. So my pickle picks... DILL = Bubbies Bread and Butter = Bubbies Link to their site: http://www.bubbies.com/bubbies_products.shtml So, now it is the Brethren's turn to share. What are your favorite pickles to go along with your Que and Grill food? Relishes can be added too, as well as homemade pickles.. which I will try next summer hopefully. If you have photos of homemade ones... post em up! __________________ Brian: Weber: OTG + Lime Performer - - Keeping the Armor On - Eph. 6:11

12-13-2011, 11:43 PM	#3
Smiter Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-05-10 Location: Austin - TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hoss, I have seen some photos of your vegetable grow threads in the past. AMAZING! Are you using homegrown? If so, I would think they are as you say! Also... what type of cukes do you use? Sweet or dill? __________________ Brian: Weber: OTG + Lime Performer - - Keeping the Armor On - Eph. 6:11

12-13-2011, 11:51 PM	#4
tish Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-13-11 Location: york, pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hey, Brian! I didn't know you were a NY pickle lover. Me, too! And I haven't had a really good one since I left. Finding a really good Jewish deli in York, PA is a tough mission. Mission impossible, is more like it. lol If I could find a good brand that's available at the supermarket, I'd buy it. Haven't really found one that floats my boat thus far, so for me, it's still the deli ones back home in NY for me. __________________ When all else fails, just ask yourself WWGALD???* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Just a little pyro at heart! Who's got the hot dogs? Bubba Keg, Weber Genesis E-310 NG Mini WSM, Shhh!!! Michael's surprise <'\__! .// .\\ Puppy baby says 'piss on it and walk away!' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Proud recipient of a certifiably uncertified limited edition MOINK ball certificate!!

12-13-2011, 11:51 PM	#5
gdwooden Found some matches. Join Date: 01-18-10 Location: Port Orchard, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The best commercial pickle [QUOTE=Smiter Q;1880009]Last week I did a Hot Dog thread, and got quite a few responses. Wondering what your favorite pickles are to serve along with the grilled and BBQ foods. I like both dill and sweet. I love naturally fermented dills that do not use any vinegar. Recently I found my dill pickle NIRVANA, with the brand Bubbies. Oh my.. are these amazing. They are crisp, naturally tangy/sour, NO vinegar, and just the right amount of salt. Have not had pickles this good since I left the NY area some years ago. Their bread and butter are amazing as well. So my pickle picks... DILL = Bubbies Bread and Butter = Bubbies Link to their site: http://www.bubbies.com/bubbies_products.shtml I agree 100 per cent--ever day with sandwich. guy

12-14-2011, 06:34 AM	#6
aquablue22 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-26-08 Location: Ormond Beach, Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Publix carries this brand, they are great. Their sauerkraut is also really good, crunchy and tangy. __________________ Weber Spirit E-310 Gasser 1 - Big Green Egg - Large 2 - 22.5 Weber Kettles 2 - 18.5 Weber Kettle Magma Newport - Gasser (on the Boat) 1 - Terracotta PIG 1 Masterbuilt Modified Smokehouse [COLOR=Green]2 - Super FAST, Super ACCURATE Green Thermapen[/COLOR]1 splashproof)

12-13-2011, 11:41 PM	#2
Hoss is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-31-09 Location: Hernando,MS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My homemade ones are the BEST I ever tasted but Wickles come in a distant 2nd.

12-14-2011, 06:50 AM	#7
thirdeye Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	With the exception of bread and butter jalapenos, I mostly like dill flavored pickled veggies. I make a big assortment, and because I like crunchy, I prefer "refrigerator" pickles. No processing needed, but they must live in the fridge and are good for 4 to 6 months. When it comes to storebought ones I like brands like Claussen, again for the crunch. __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *KCBS - CBJ* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery

12-14-2011, 07:28 AM	#9
cameraman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-30-09 Location: Nashville, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My favorites are the dills in the stainless bowls on the tables at Chompies in Phoenix AZ. __________________ Dave Photography is my passion, truth my obsession. No wait, Stieglitz said that. 22.5 WSM 22.5 OTS Weber kettle Smokey Joe (RIP) a dorky little headlamp.

12-14-2011, 08:29 AM	#11
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Fried. __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook

12-14-2011, 09:44 AM	#13
gsmith Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-23-09 Location: NE Connecticut Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	best pickles I had were out in texas and were homemade, they were called buckhorn pickles and were awesome. Zilla knows what I'm talking about

12-14-2011, 10:00 AM	#15
halfasian On the road to being a farker Join Date: 11-22-10 Location: RSM, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Small family owned company out here in Southern California by the name of Hoopers Pickles makes an excellent spicy dill. Yummy! My wifes favorite pickles when she was pregnant.

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