What’s behind America’s pickle craze?
SalonMove over bacon and ranch dressing. The popularity of the dill pickle – which many in the U.S. consider "the" preeminent pickled fruit or vegetable – is attributed to two sources. Yet as chefs and teachers, we're not surprised that Burger King's famed jingle, "Have it Your Way," begins with the omission of the pickle: "Hold the pickles / Hold the lettuce / Special orders don't upset us..." For all there is to love about pickles – they can be crunchy, sweet and acidic – they possess certain qualities that can make some people squeamish. A "new dill" for the American people But if you can grow to appreciate the texture and taste, there's a world of possible pickle pairings. Pickle flavoring adds sour and sweet – which are a classic, balanced duo – to the salty profile.
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