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Alton Brown

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: American Pickle

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  • on April 18, 2012

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    Good recipe, great process. I like it hot so once I tried it I made some changes so it was less sweeter and a little hotter.

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  • on December 21, 2011

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    By far one of the best "non-pickle" pickle recipes I've ever tried. Easy to put together, the hardest thing is waiting to try them. Give this one a shot!!! 12-20-2011: Since my original review I've tried a few different modifications of the recipe with mixed results including adding minced garlic, dill, and other spices. The only good variation so far is adding 1 tlbs of dried dill before the boil. The rest have just thrown off the balance in the recipe.

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  • on March 07, 2011

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    Can't believe I never reviewed this recipe. We love these! Been making them since the first time it aired. I adjust the chili flake and whole chili's depending on who they are designed for. Today's batch has 2t of flake (fresh and 5 whole chili. Bro in-law will be here next weekend and he likes it hot! Everyone loves these. Thanks for a great, simple and tasty recipe.

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  • on August 24, 2010

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    My mother made her pickels this way and would never tell anyone how she did it. It was great to bring her some pickels they way she made them. Thanks Alton.

    Brad

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  • on August 03, 2010

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    I wasn't expecting the carrots to be so sweet. The heat only came after, and it wasn't that hot.

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  • on July 27, 2010

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    I made 9 1lb quart jars of this today, and I can barely wait the 2 days till they are ready! We've made them in the past, and they are a hit at parties and get-togethers. Love them!

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  • on May 25, 2010

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    Please have more shows with the evil twin. Wolf Whistle & Cat's Meow...
    Cannot wait to try this recipe.

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  • on December 13, 2009

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    I'd like to say that I agree with most of the comments. These really are good. And really NOT that hot, if eaten right away. Now I have actually canned these (have a whole shelf of them, and the longer they sit, the HOTTER they become. Which I found out when I gave one to my Mom (who doesn't like things REAL hot, but spicy. We both took a bite & the heat was immediate! My mom told me "WOW - now that's what a hot flash feels like!!" LOL Myself personlly, I prefer them right away, less heat. But my hubby loves them after they've sat for about a month!!I haven't played a whole lot with the recipe, yet. But am planning on it, with the next batch! P.S. - we do like things HOT in Wisconsin as well - we need something to keep us warm in the winter months!!

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  • on June 09, 2009

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    This is one of my favorites from AB. It's a great balance of sweet and heat. I followed the recipe to the letter the first time, and next time I'm going to experiment a bit using different vegetables. Thanks again, Alton.

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  • on August 03, 2008

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    I first had this last year at a friend's house - I just made a batch on my own, minus the whole chilies. I love my pickles hot hot hot so I added a massive amount of chili pepper flakes, and mixed in rice wine vinegar (2 parts cider, 1 part rice after doubling the recipe. Mmmmmmm can't wait to eat these babies :

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