If you're going to be in the Mississippi Delta soon you may want to try one of the region's newest delicacies: a Kool-Aid pickle. We're not sure if they're any good but kids seem to love them. You probably won't find them on any restaurant menus but in mom-and-pop convenience stores throughout the region red jars full of dill pickles soaked in strawberry, cherry or tropical fruit Kool-Aid are becoming more and more popular. Above, you can see Berverly Boddie and one of her Kool-Aid pickles that she hopes to trademark soon and sell out of her Cleveland, Mississippi, grocery store. Yummy - maybe.
(thanks NYT)
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Hello!!! You don't know how long it has taken me to find out what this "KOOLICKLE" is. I was watching Alton Brown and must have rewinded the tape 20 times before i could get what he was saying. I was so happy to see your site. Not sure on the taste though, but one day I will be brave enough to try. Good Luck.
Posted by: Mary Cruse | August 12, 2007 at 08:05 PM
I tried the cherry Kool-Aid recipe at home, but between me and my son, they didn't last long enough to get a good soak. Next time I will try two jars and stash them in the cool garage until they have enought time to soak through.
I was pleasantly surprised in the flavor, the sweet of the Kool-Aid reduces the bite of the pickling brine and makes the pickles even more tasty than they already are.
Posted by: Larry Hale | December 07, 2007 at 07:36 AM
I'm sorry, but these were about the most disgusting things I have ever tasted. After the first mouthful of crunchy, vinegar, salt, cherry, garlic, and dill flavor I nearly vomited... I guess this is not for everyone.
Posted by: John McDermott | August 16, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Kool-Aid hehe- just the name makes me go -WHAT? sounds like a treat- and a very amusing one! Especially when there are so many flavors, I just hope I wont have the same reaction as John there- wouldn't wanna ruined my vacation with nausea hehe
Posted by: Cruise deals | November 29, 2009 at 05:12 AM
I searched for pickle, and found Kool-Aid pickles. It sounded weird, and was phrased "Koolickle". Found this, and now the question remains, Do I want my pickles tasting like cherries, or tropical fruit? Maybe, but I'll have to find a bland pickle to "juice up".
Posted by: Bob Anders | December 26, 2009 at 12:07 AM
I will try two jars and stash them in the cool garage until they have enought time to soak through.I have been so entertained by your blog
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The first thing you will need to do in order to make Kool-Aid Pickles, is drain the pickle juice off of the jar of dill pickles and into the empty gallon container.
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