14 Pickle Recipes You’ve Probably Never Tried

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Pickles are phenomenal by themselves, but they also make great additions to many recipes. Whether you want to jar up some spears for summer, make a simple appetizer, or enjoy a flavorful soup, these pickle recipes show off the versatility of brine-preserved cucumbers.

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Dill Pickle Salsa

"This pickle salsa combines dill pickles with salsa ingredients. Dill pickles are probably my greatest food vice, with a good salsa being a close second," says Allrecipes member duboo. "Why not combine them?"

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Nothin' Sweet About These Spicy Refrigerator Pickles

"There is nothin' sweet about these spicy refrigerator pickles; they are genuinely piquant pickles that will satisfy those of us who have a loose sweet tooth," says Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen. "I have been looking for a truly flavorful pickle recipe, not sweet, but not just spicy. The key is the variety of ingredients, not just cutting down on the sugar. Only 24 hours in the refrigerator, and they're ready for snacking. Pucker up!"

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Dill Pickle Soup

Soup Loving Nicole

"Creamy dill pickle soup made with chicken broth, lots of seasonings, and milk," says Allrecipes member Heather K. "This does sound like an odd recipe, but it really is good! Add cooked potatoes and carrots for a heartier soup."

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Oi Sobagi (Korean Cucumber Kimchi)

This kimchi side dish uses Kirby cucumbers as the star. But the addition of gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) and fish sauce is what makes this recipe special and great for those who love a little kick.

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Garlic and Dill Lacto-Fermented Pickles

"Traditionally, dill pickles were made by the lacto-fermentation process," says Allrecipes member Michelle Horne. "Requiring nothing more than salt, cucumbers, water, and seasonings. But no vinegar! The fermentation process works because the high salt content kills off bad bacteria leaving the healthy bacteria alone. This style of pickling is not only healthy for you but tastes wonderful as well!"

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Red-Hot Cinnamon Pickles

"These are near irresistible in my book," says reviewer Blackened_Heart. "A client gave these to me as a gift, and try as I might to save some for my boyfriend, I kept going back into the jar for 'just one more' 'til they were all gone…I just made two whole more batches to give as gifts and you bet I'm keeping a few jars for myself!"

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Frico Pickle Rollups

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

These frico pickle rollups will be your new favorite snack. Crushed Cheetos, crispy melted cheese, and dill spears come together for a craveable, crunchy, salty flavor bomb.

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Bea and Bill's Bread and Butter Pickles

"These are the pickles that were present at every family event," says Allrecipes member Matt Henchen. "One taste and memories of summer and our grandparents—Bill and Beatrice Cooper—come flooding back. Enjoy!"

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Flamin' Hot Fried Pickles

"Fried pickles with a kick," says Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole. "The cayenne may seem over the top but the Cheetos lose some of their heat in the oil so you've got to trust me on this one. Dip in ranch dressing if desired."

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Great Grandpa's Garlic Pickles

lutzflcat

"Absolutely delicious! My grandmother made these all the time, only she called them Fire and Ice Pickles," says reviewer SoupySunny. "I always add more pepper flakes, also if I have some red jalapeño peppers left over from the garden I throw one of those in each jar."

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Christopholofigus' Infamous Jalapeño Relish

"This jalapeño relish recipe is deliciously spicy. It goes great on burgers, hot dogs, and more—but what you really want to try it on is fresh, sweet watermelon," says Allrecipes member Christopholofigus. "Just trust me on this one! You can add this to sour cream or cream cheese for a dip or spread."

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Stuffed Pickle Egg Rolls

If you're a fan of egg rolls and pickles, this recipe belongs in your repertoire. "Crab salad meets crab rangoon in these stuffed fried pickles," says Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole.

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Japanese-Style Pickled Cucumber (Sunomono)

Teresa Beach-Koecher

"Japanese pickled cucumber is a quick and easy side dish that is extremely healthy and bursting with flavor," says Allrecipes member Alex Mei.

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Candied Dills

"This is one of those recipes that will stay in your memory forever. It was one of our families most cherished delectables during Christmas time," says reviewer Phebe Wair. "And, if it was not on the decked-out table at our Christmas dinner, then somebody was in major trouble. A crispy, crunchy, overly (but deliciously) sweet, and delightful compliment to any meal anytime."

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