What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? The Chow Down: Dill Pickle Bacon Spears! If you’ve ever drooled over the thought of a dill pickle appetizer, be prepared to reward yourself with this amazing recipe you can make at home. For the perfect zing of flavor, choose zesty garlic dill pickle spears. I recommend visiting the butcher department at your favorite grocers to buy a pound of thick sliced hickory-smoked bacon. You only need a half a pound for these appetizers, but trust me, you’ll finish it later on. Not only is the flavor unsurpassed, but the mere texture of thick bacon combined with the garlic pickles is highly addictive. Go ahead, slather them in creamy buttermilk ranch dressing for an unbeatable combination. You’re Welcome!
DILL PICKLE BACON SPEARS
Ingredients:
12 dill pickle spears, zesty garlic
6 slices thick bacon, cut in half lengthwise
1/3 cup buttermilk ranch dressing
Chives for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange the 12 bacon strips on a wire rack that is placed on a foiled-lined baking sheet. Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool until easy to handle. Wrap each dill pickle spear with one strip of bacon, seam side down. Secure with 1-2 toothpicks. Return dill pickles to wire rack and bake 25-30 minutes longer until bacon is crisp. Remove from oven and arrange on a platter. Pour buttermilk ranch dressing into a dip bowl. Garnish with fresh chives. Serve warm.
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Hey, this sounds and looks fantastic! Happy BBQ time! 🙂 Thank you, Gail! Enjoy a beautiful week! Michael
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Hump Day!!! 🐪
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😄👍
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Dill pickles sound interesting. I will have to look them up! 💐🙏
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Another favorite is Moonshine Dill Pickles, straight out of the jar. 😍
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Cucumbers! Of course! 😉😂
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Yumolicious. 🥒
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Clever idea. I have both in the fridge.
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They make a delicious combination. 😍🌿
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Now this is one I’ll have to try! Yum!!!
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My husband likes sweet pickles, but somehow it just wouldn’t taste the same. Right?! 😜
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Agreed. Dill is the way to go!!
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Some nice skewers you got there Gail, who has been relishing them?
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🤣 Don’t go bacon my heart. 😍
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Well m sure there’s someone else doing that for ya 😉
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Indeed there is! 👏
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Now this one is bound to turn heads at the next gathering!
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Right? Something different usually has that effect. The smell of bacon lures them in and before they know it, they’ve eaten three! 🥒🥓😍
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Mama Lucia! I’ve never combined the two, short of a sammie . . until now. 😉
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Nix the bread and go “hog wild”. 🥓🥒😍
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That’s my motto.
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Oh man, this looks fantastic! Can’t wait to give it a shot!
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That’s such a good side dish for BBQ or as part of a picnic meal. So cool!
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Good thought. 🤔 It would fit nicely in a picnic basket.
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😋
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Our southern daughter-in-law introduced us to the “Green Hot Dog” about 15 years ago and we’re hooked. Slice hot dogs down the center lengthwise but don’t go all the way through. Insert one crisp dill pickle spear, one strip of American cheese and wrap it all up using a partially cooked slice of bacon secured with toothpicks. Grill until bacon is nice and crisp and cheese is just starting to ooze. Serve on a bun with toppings of your choice or just as is. Wow, is it delicious! 🌭
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Holy Cow! That sounds DELICIOUS! 😍🌿🥓
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Let me know if you try them. Really good with salt & vinegar chips and a side salad for an easy meal. A real kid-pleaser! Hope you enjoy.
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You bet I will! Thanks! 😋🌿
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Nice
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Especially for dill pickle freaks like me! 😜🥒🍃
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