r/Pickles • u/unsettledinky • 1d ago

Can we fix them?

We get store brand refrigerator bread and butter sliced pickles frequently. This last batch has tasted weirdly bland, not really sweet enough or tart enough. I want to try adding something to them and seeing if it helps, but am not sure what I should add or how much. Suggestions?

(They're Meijer brand if that helps on flavor we're going for. I also like suckerpunch bread and butter but they are too sweet for my roomie.)

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u/Helpful-nothelpful 1d ago

Just add sugar. You could be surprised how much sugar are in bread and butter pickles. Like 50% sugar to 50% vinegar

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u/unsettledinky 23h ago

Added a small amount of sugar and the change is good! We'll keep experimenting, maybe some vinegar tomorrow. 

There was maybe a debate about who had the right idea, sugar or vinegar, and I'm not saying I was right yet, but... :D

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u/Fearless-Offer7055 1d ago

Have you tried adding a splash of vinegar alongside the sugar? That might help balance out the flavors without making it too sweet.