Pickles are the perfect way to take a meal from ordinary to extraordinary. The crunchy, tangy vegetables can be enjoyed in sandwiches, on burgers, or even on their own as an appetizer. And while hot pickles are usually associated with traditional cucumbers and dill (or maybe even bread and butter), there are so many other things you can do with these tasty treats!

Sweet JalapeÃo Spicy Pickles

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
• 2 jalapeños (see note), sliced into thin rounds (about 1 cup)

Bread and Butter Pickles

If you're looking for a tasty pickle that can be used as an appetizer or snack, bread and butter pickles are the way to go. These dill-heavy veggies are sweet and sour and have just enough heat to make them interesting without being overpowering.

You'll need:

• 1 large cucumber, sliced into quarters lengthwise (4 pieces total)
• 2 cups vinegar (any kind will do)

Candied Jalapenos Pickle Chips

Candied Jalapenos Pickle Chips

1 cup sugar

2 cups vinegar

2 cups water

4 tablespoons salt (or to taste)

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 cup jalapeno seeds, optional

Watermelon Rind Pickles

Watermelon rind pickles are an excellent addition to any barbecue, picnic or cookout. The red onion and jalapeno give these spicy pickles a spicy kick that will wake up your taste buds. This recipe makes about 1 quart of watermelon rind pickles.

• 3 cups watermelon rinds (about 2-3 pounds)
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt * 2 tablespoons sugar (granulated) * 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Sweet and Sour Bread and Butter Pickles

Bread and butter pickles are a classic. They're sweet, sour, spicy and perfect with sandwiches or as a side dish. This recipe calls for fresh dill but you can use dried dill if you don't have any on hand!

These pickles are easy to make at home and they taste great too!

Hot Pepper Jelly Mint Julep Pickles

• Ingredients:
• 1 cup mint julep syrup (recipe below)
• 1/2 cup ghost pepper puree (recipe below)
• 2 teaspoons jalapeño juice (recipe below)
• 5 habanero peppers, sliced into thin rings and seeded
• 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press.

Sweet Ghost Pepper Pickles

These pickles are a great way to add some spice to your party. They're sweet, but they'll make you sweat too!

• Use a ratio of 1:1:1 for vinegar, sugar and salt
• Add some sweet peppers (sweet bells work well)
• Add some garlic cloves
• Add mustard seeds and jalapeños sliced thin

Everyone loves pickles, especially if they have a kick!

Pickles are a great addition to any meal. Whether you're looking for something sweet, spicy or sour, there is a pickle recipe out there for you!

Pickles can be used as an appetizer before dinner or as part of the main course itself. They make a great snack while watching sports on TV and they also work well with burgers and sandwiches. Pickles also provide an added layer of flavor when used as a condiment in many dishes such as soups or salads.

Conclusion

We hope you enjoyed this roundup of spicy pickle recipes. You can use these ideas for any occasion, and they make great gifts!