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Avocado From Mexico | 2025-08-15
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To anyone who is reading the title of this blog and thinking “JAX, how dare you?” all I can say is: Hear me out. The salty, vinegary juice in a pickle jar is called “brine,” and it has an incomparable, sour flavor. As a matter of fact, pickle brine isn't far off from lemon or lime juice, the acidic juices traditionally used in guacamole. And, as you all know, I have an undying love for trying new things with guacamole. If you're a guacamole enthusiast like me, you'll be interested to know that I'm offering three different ways to enjoy pickle guacamole — admit it, you're curious. Related: If you're into guacamole with seeds, you should check out five of our favorite recipes featuring pomegranate, pumpkin, and sesame seeds. Gettin' Juicy With It Most common guacamole recipes call for lemon or lime juice to add a flavorful, acidic kick that will also help your guac stay green longer. But as an alternative to citrus juice, take a walk on the wild side and use pickle brine from a jar of dill or sandwich pickles.
