# Let's talk pickle distribution on a sandwich

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**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Tags:** food-cooking\
**Created:** [November 4, 2022, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pickle-distribution-on-a-sandwich/974349 "2022-11-04T14:29:07Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 4, 2022, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pickle-distribution-on-a-sandwich/974349/21 "2022-11-04T21:28:42Z")

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> [@pulykamell](#):
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> Oh god, pickled red onions are the best!

Hell, yeah, they are.

> [@silenus](#):
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> On a burger it’s relish, not chips.

Nah, I haven’t had any relish I’ve actually liked. I really like the crunch you get from a sliced pickle.

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**Post date:** [November 4, 2022, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pickle-distribution-on-a-sandwich/974349/22 "2022-11-04T21:32:40Z")

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Random I guess, but I’d really rather it be kinda regular. I just don’t want that much pickle.

And it has to be the right kind of pickle. Fresher pickles work in burgers far better, IMHO. I agree that regular pickles can overwhelm the taste.

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**Post date:** [November 4, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pickle-distribution-on-a-sandwich/974349/23 "2022-11-04T21:42:51Z")

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It also depends on the size of the patty. For a 1/4 pounder or less, then a couple chips is enough. For a 1/2 pounder, I prefer more aggressive pickle to balance the richness of the meat. I’m very big on rich foods need to be balanced with acidic counterpoints.

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**Post date:** [November 4, 2022, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-pickle-distribution-on-a-sandwich/974349/24 "2022-11-04T21:57:05Z")

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> [@pulykamell](#):
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> I’m very big on rich foods need to be balanced with acidic counterpoints.

Me, too!

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