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“bread and butter” – odd name for a pickle
May 04, 2019, 02:57 PM
Pipe Smoker“bread and butter” – odd name for a pickle
I became curious about the name, so checked the web, and found this:
“Supposedly they got their name because during the Great Depression, they were a cheap staple in households. So people used them in sandwiches of bread and butter because that’s all they could afford.”
https://cottageatthecrossroads...-and-butter-pickles/Possibly correct. Have any of you heard other explanations?
Serious about crackers. May 04, 2019, 03:08 PM
pedropcolaNo but I love them. Wife hates, hates, hates them. Very polarizing is the ole bread and butter pickles.
Wife says in the south they are called sweet pickles. Nobody uses the other name. No vinegar. I ain’t gonna argue with her.
May 04, 2019, 03:15 PM
signewtMy granny made those for me in the 50s, and she learned from her own granny well prior to WW1.
My meals in the 60s & 70s weren't complete without 'em. Just in the last 25 years we've added to the 'never run out' inventory. Easy to make for sure.
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May 04, 2019, 03:20 PM
apprenticeMy mom got me to like pickle sandwiches made with those. Just as named, bread and butter then an even layer of pickles.
Mighty refreshing in the summer.
May 04, 2019, 04:31 PM
PHPaulThey're on our "You WILL keep them on hand" list here too.
I particularly like them on a ham sammich.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
May 04, 2019, 04:34 PM
flashguyquote:
Originally posted by pedropcola:
No but I love them. Wife hates, hates, hates them. Very polarizing is the ole bread and butter pickles.
Wife says in the south they are called sweet pickles. Nobody uses the other name. No vinegar. I ain’t gonna argue with her.
My mother used to make them, and they are a variety of sweet pickle. Myself, I reserve the term "sweet pickle" to refer to Gherkins, especially the midget ones. (Sweet pickles are the only ones I eat--I hate dill.)
flashguy
Texan by choice, not accident of birth May 04, 2019, 04:48 PM
KenSGrandmas refridgerator bread & butter pickles
I still miss her and think of her everytime I eat bread & butter pickles. Love them on a nice cheesburger with a slab of garden fresh tomato.
Ken
May 04, 2019, 04:51 PM
BamaJeepsterNorth Alabama - grandmother born in 1900 - they were called bread and butter pickles during my childhood in the 70's. They always had a garden, always grew cucumbers and always canned bread and butter pickles - among many other staples from the garden.
I can't stand dill pickles, but love the good old bread and butter.
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WoodmanPickle / cheese sandwiches are delicious.
May 04, 2019, 06:01 PM
Rey HRHI thought it was a brand name and I figure that's how they made their bread and butter.
I know this guy who loves pickles too much, something went wrong with his heart like an attack or something and the outcome is he can't have pickles any more because of the salt.
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May 04, 2019, 06:30 PM
RedhookbklynLove them on a bologna sandwich.
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May 04, 2019, 06:52 PM
FenderBenderI like 'em, Claussen's are the best store brand.
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May 04, 2019, 06:57 PM
KenSquote:
Originally posted by FenderBender:
I like 'em, Claussen's are the best store brand.
Give Famous Dave's spicy bread and butter pickles a try.
Ken
May 04, 2019, 06:57 PM
SigJacketVlassic stackers bread and butters are a fave, but they are NOT what was referred to as ‘sweet pickles’ in my youth. Sweet pickles got used in potato salad and the like.
Do not care for dill.
May 04, 2019, 08:27 PM
zoom6zoomOf course, pickles don't have to mean cucumbers....
these red onions with fennel seed are awesome.
I have my own style of humor. I call it Snarkasm. May 04, 2019, 08:35 PM
sig229-SASThey are not always on hand but when they are they are part of my lunch menu . Half a sandwich, chips and B&B pickles!
May 04, 2019, 08:50 PM
charlie12I used to make them when I had a good crop of cucumbers. I had some about 0330 hrs this morning
with two roast beef sandwiches
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May 05, 2019, 06:12 AM
bubbatimeYuck. Give me a delicious dill pickle.
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May 05, 2019, 08:33 AM
Eponymquote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
I particularly like them on a ham sammich.
Wouldn't those be
bread and ham pickles?
If bread and butter pickles are served on bread and butter sandwiches, should I be concerned that the store is selling baby dills?
May 05, 2019, 08:41 AM
kz1000Nasty. I'll take a garlic full sour.
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