sjosey77 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I live in the Charlotte, NC area and have been curious about is there such a thing as an "approved" brand of pickles on the Whole 30? I have read a few things online (other sites) but I still am unclear about what the guidelines are..... Obviously no sugar. I have read something about pickles not being paleo if there is vinegar? How is that possible to make pickles without vinegar? Huh? I am looking for dill pickles. Everything else I have been good about understanding and what to buy, but it is pickles I am not sure about besides no sugars or preservatives.... Thanks folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Pickles are allowed, as long as they do not include any off-plan additives. Many folks on here like Bubbies brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjosey77 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Do you know where to get those? I am guessing they will be somewhere like WholeFoods in the cold section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted October 18, 2013 Moderators Share Posted October 18, 2013 The reason Bubbies are in the cold section is because they are fermented rather than "made" with vinegar. I buy them at Whole Foods and use them in salmon or tuna salad all the time. Other pickles made with vinegar are fine during a Whole30, but it is very difficult to find pickles that do not include sugar in ordinary grocery stores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jent103 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 My Publix has them, in the refrigerated section. The non-refrigerated ones at the Publix and Kroger locations around me all have additives of some sort in addition to any sugar, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjosey77 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks Tom, I appreciate the brand. I found them at an Earth Fare and Whole Foods! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpinSpin Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 LOVE Bubbies! I even drink the brine--course a sip at a time--kinda like I do with real sauerkraut and kinchi. LOVE pickles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vian Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Refrigerator pickles are also really easy to make. Just boil a brine with vinegar, garlic, dill, salt, peppercorns, and whatever other spices you like in pickles (red pepper flakes? Jalapenos?) and pour it into mason jars over your cucumbers. Stick it in the fridge for 24 hours and you have pickles. A basic recipe is 2 cups vinegar, 4 cups water, and 6 teaspoons salt for the brine. I like to add crushed raw garlic, dill sprigs, peppercorns, and coriander seeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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