I ran across these little gems in via Tastespotting this morning, and though I can't say the thought of pickles marinated in Kool Aid sounds all that appetizing to me, I'll try to reserve judgment until I've tasted them. According to one lady interviewed by The New York Times, her method of preparation is to "pull the pickles from the jar, cut them in halves, make double-strength Kool-Aid, add a pound of sugar, shake and let it sit - best in the refrigerator - for about a week."
I do have to admit they sound kind of perfect for a kid's party, though. I have some cherry-flavored ones soaking in my fridge as we speak - I'll let you know.
(photo: The New York Times)
7-23-2008 @12:07PM Dale said... In the end its just a pickle with a different flavor. I get some great ones at http://myaspickles.com
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5-11-2007 @11:48AM L said... i look forward to this update!!
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5-11-2007 @11:49AM tammy said... While not specific to a pink pickle, our blog "Food Fight" is a food marketing haven and I think you would enjoy it. Right now, we are offering free downloadable recipe screensavers with awesome art for your computer. Give us a look, and we'll try your cherry soaked cukes.
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5-11-2007 @11:47AM Rhea said... I'm into weird food combos but this one put me off at first. Looking forward to hearing how they taste.
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5-11-2007 @12:24PM cclassyc said... The Kool-aid pickle has been going on since i i was a younger (age 30 something). We would just put a pack of kool aid in a zip lock bag and dip the pickle in it and eat.
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5-11-2007 @1:08PM Angela Pitt said... That's what I call being in a pickle!
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5-11-2007 @10:14PM Brenda said... Wowweee this sounds good to me I love dell pickles my grandsons an I eat them right out the jar...bigger the better...I have a gallon jar full now I'm going to try the Lime Kool Aid....I'll let you know next week stay tune....
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5-11-2007 @11:54PM Silver_Potato said... I know people who like to eat pickles with Now-and-Laters, so this isn't that surprising.
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5-13-2007 @11:39AM Jim said... Interesting combination...
Kool Aid Dill Pickle eaters may be intested in my food blog, Phoood. It has reviews and analysis of snack food, fast food, candy, soda pop, etc. You know, all the stuff that you love but won't admit to eating.
www.phoood.com
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5-16-2007 @1:09AM Fash said... Oh hell to the no!
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5-18-2007 @9:18PM melanie said... I have a batch in the fridge right now. I made them today so they should be good and ready for my daughters b-day party next Sat. I will let you know how it goes.
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6-12-2007 @6:32PM harold said... The picture of the whole (not cut) bright red dill pickle in the N.Y.Times apparently is a fake.
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6-16-2007 @12:07AM cindy said... My elementary class made these and sold them as a fundraiser at school. It was a HUGE success!! We used fruit punch kool-aid and sugar and sliced them in half lengthwise.
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6-23-2007 @8:28PM Jon said... Hah, that sounds awesome. You could add so many different flavors of kool-aid to your pickles. If you have an exact recipe to do this, I'd love to have it to post on my site.
http://www.howtopickle.com
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