How to Use pickle in a Sentence

pickle

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• In a pickle, Saul agrees to not take a deal with the DEA.
  — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 Aug. 2022
• Then there was the bevy of snacks (The pickles were a highlight).
  — Jessica Benda, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2023
• The group will serve bratwurst with bun, sauerkraut and pickles at 5:15 p.m.
  — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2023
• Serve it on a bun with pickle slices or just a drizzle of sauce.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2023
• The Tesla driver may not have been in too much of a pickle, though.
  — Umar Shakir, The Verge, 31 July 2023
• They're served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles, and Dave's sauce.
  — Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
• So, unless the DNC relents, the standoff will leave Biden in a bit of a pickle.
  — Steven Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2023
• The pity pickle gave him the mental and physical strength to live on.
  — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2023
• Small bowls of pickles and chutneys were perched along the table’s edge.
  — Yewande Komolafe, New York Times, 21 July 2023
• Some of them—like the pickle in a blanket or ice cream in a fruit roll-up—have even gone viral.
  — Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2023
• There are about a dozen sandwiches, all served with chips and a pickle, for less than $10.
  — The Courier-Journal, 27 July 2022
• The options range from baked goods to homemade pickles.
  — Alex Darus, cleveland, 14 Aug. 2023
• The pickle was like my perfect cherry on top (oh and don’t forget the killer onion rings).
  — Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2023
• Pull out all of those olives and odd pickles, plus a few raw vegetables.
  — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
• For the remoulade: In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, hot sauce, mustard, and pickle juice.
  — Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Jan. 2023
• The chain is known for its chicken sandwiches that are fried or grilled and served on a bun with pickles.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 10 Mar. 2023
• Start with an overnight pickle in beet juice, vinegar, water, and spices.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 21 June 2023
• Tasting notes describe a grainy, herbal palate with pickle and spice.
  — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2023
• The chain is known for its chicken sandwiches that are fried or grilled and served on a bun with pickles and Chick-fil-A sauce.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Feb. 2024
• Pugh said there’s pickle juice in the ranch sauce, the key to taking the creamy dressing to another level.
  — Micha Green, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2022
• Garnish with pickle slices on a skewer, or slice and slide onto rim of glass.
  — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
• Now, pickle palooza has pickle queens and their mascot, the pickle dude.
  — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2024
• In the electric-vehicle business, the quandary is known as the nickel pickle.
  — Jon Emont, WSJ, 4 June 2023
• The Browns moved on from Baker Mayfield this offseason, but it’s left them in a pickle for 2022.
  — Dan Labbe, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022
• Add the pickles, bell pepper, celery, onion and eggs and toss gently to combine.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 July 2023
• Place them in a cute Weck jar and have a little pickle fork handy.
  — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
• Serve with a side of tangy pickles to balance the rich flavors.
  — Kristen Hartke, Saveur, 12 Mar. 2026
• Dollop it onto a bacon-and-cheddar burger with a few dill slices for a bright, savory sauce that pairs well with pickles.
  — Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
• Stick with fresh onions for raw dishes, such as ceviches, salsas, salads, and pickles.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
• The group decided to each have a pickle at the same time.
  — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026

pickle

2 of 2 verb

• Each walks you step-by-step through how to pickle foods.
  — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2023
• The decor is cheap: liquor bottles and dead snakes pickled in jars.
  — Jessica Kiang, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023
• Her go-to party snack: the rind of a watermelon, pickled and dried in the sun.
  — Meaghan Tobin, Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2023
• Combine rinds and pickling liquid: Pour over rinds; cool for 1 hour.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 30 July 2023
• Serve the salmon, pickled vegetables and extra glaze over steamed rice.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2023
• My grandfather used to pickle daikon in the garage that is now my recording studio.
  — Alan Nakagawa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2022
• Unlike most spices, it can be used for cooking in many forms – fresh, dried and ground, candied or pickled.
  — Serina Desalvio, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2023
• Sauerkraut, carrots, cucumbers and celery are just a few of the foods that can be pickled.
  — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Feb. 2024
• Their vibrant pink color comes from pickling in a beet juice mixture overnight.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
• Both the egg white halves and mustard seeds get pickling treatment here, to create a stunning display.
  — Bonnie S. Benwick, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• To extend their life, try pickling (as mentioned above) or wash, slice, and freeze garlic scapes in an airtight freezer-safe bag for up to 6 months.
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2023
• The owners plan to pickle their own peppers, cucumbers and green beans as sides, and for the restaurant’s charcuterie boards.
  — Annie Nickoloff, cleveland, 29 Apr. 2022
• Put a small plate over to let everything submerge under the pickling liquid.
  — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Mar. 2023
• People loosened up, and told a few of their own stories, and got slowly pickled and forgetful.
  — Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 9 Nov. 2022
• Tinned, pickled, and smoked fish have been a staple in Jewish culture and cuisine since our exodus from Egypt.
  — Channing Smith, Glamour, 23 Aug. 2023
• The cheese sauce gets a kick from roasted poblano peppers and toppings are simply kept to black beans, green onions and pickles onions in this version from the D.C. taqueria and beer garden El Rey.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024
• This trending TikTok recipe makes a fun new addition to taco night, and is complete with cheese, pickles lettuce and a special sauce.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023
• Sub in 1 tablespoon pickling spice in each jar for coriander and mustard seeds.
  — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2023
• Other Pickled Foods Cucumbers aren't the only food that can be pickled.
  — Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health, 15 Feb. 2024
• Rose has even pickled a magnolia leaf as a garnish for a martini and frozen pansies into an ice cube.
  — Jenna Kashou, Journal Sentinel, 20 June 2023
• Add pickling liquid to jars: Pour vinegar mixture over green tomato mixture in jar.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023
• So try making it yourself at home with our recipe for crispy chile-lime okra to serve alongside a baked chicken or juicy steak, or pickle it for a condiment that will last you beyond the season.
  — Sunset Magazine, 2 Aug. 2021
• People pickled them in beet juice and split them into meringues and whiskey sours and sucked them raw for hangovers and ran them over their naked bodies for spiritual cleansing.
  — Hazlitt, 14 Feb. 2024
• In a 4- to 5-qt. stainless steel, enameled, or nonstick pot combine water, vinegar, sugar and pickling salt.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
• Whether pickled; glazed; or stuffed with crabmeat, sausage, and shrimp, mirlitons are beloved in Louisiana.
  — Nancie McDermott, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
• On-site, guests can learn to pickle, preserve and forage then enjoy three-course dinners by culinary director Alan Hsu.
  — WSJ, 22 Apr. 2021
• This recipe makes a great summertime activity for the whole family—round everyone up in the kitchen and get to pickling today!
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 5 July 2023
• Serve the fish with rice, plain yogurt, greens or vegetables (fresh, cooked or pickled) for a full meal.
  — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
• Young leaves and shoots can be used in foods such as salads, or steamed, pickled, or sautéed.
  — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
• Their vibrant pink color comes from pickling in a beet juice mixture overnight.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026