How to Use pickled in a Sentence

pickled

adjective
  • He got pickled at the office party.
  • I must have been rather pickled when I agreed to your stupid scheme.
  • The chefs serve the wings with slices of pickle and pickled turnip.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 June 2018
  • The creamy spicy sauce topped with pickled peppers bloomed in the mouth.
    Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Jan. 2018
  • This is a sweet, salty and sour sauce made from pickled fruit.
    Natalia E. Contreras, Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 2019
  • But what if any or all of them were topped with pickled onions?
    Katie Workman, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2020
  • Offer sour cream and pickled sliced jalapeños on the side.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2019
  • Serve with diced onion, cilantro, lime wedges and pickled jalapeño slices.
    Becky Krystal, The Denver Post, 22 July 2019
  • The quick-pickled red onions added a sweet-sour hit of vibrant crunch.
    Carrie Dennett, The Seattle Times, 28 Nov. 2018
  • Divide the fish among the tortillas and top with pickled jalapeños.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2019
  • Tear the provolone into pieces and add to the pot, along with the pickled peppers.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Place the pickled red onions on one slice of bread, top with half of the spread, the lettuce and a second slice of bread.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Add the pickled chiles (leave most of the seeds behind in the bowl), a sprinkle of honey, and cilantro leaves.
    Leigh Belanger, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2019
  • The dish is followed by a plate of black olives, er, pickled grapes made to look just like them.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 June 2019
  • Come for the photos, stay for the yellow pickled turnip recipe.
    Christine Ro, Longreads, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Tacos are topped with diced onions and cilantro and served with a side of pickled jalapeños, carrots, and hot sauce for the bold.
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  • And who’s sharing the Blue crab fingers with pickled okra with me?
    Anna Caplan, star-telegram, 24 Jan. 2018
  • Dress the cakes up on a bun with some pickled onions, tomato, and tartar sauce.
    Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 27 July 2024
  • And a mix of raw, roasted and pickled vegetables helps to cut through all the dairy.
    Tia Keenan, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2018
  • The corn is sauteed with ginger and garlic, then added to the goat cheese and a hint of pickled jalapeño and cayenne pepper.
    Allison Steele, Philly.com, 22 Aug. 2017
  • The Mexi-falafel is a vegan taco with falafel, kale, cashew cream, and pickled onions.
    Steffi Victorioso, Los Angeles Magazine, 4 May 2018
  • True to its name, the 17-foot piece depicts stacked deviled eggs and pickled okra.
    Audrey Eads, Dallas News, 19 May 2020
  • The tuna is blackened and the whole dish is topped with pickled ginger.
    Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, 25 May 2018
  • Sprinkle with ½ cup pickled onion slices and hot chile slices.
    Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE.com, 22 Nov. 2019
  • This is pickled pork skin that can be added to corn chips, tacos or anything just to add a bit more of a salty kick.
    Natalia E. Contreras, Indianapolis Star, 10 Sep. 2019
  • There was a mixture of chicken and pork, along with some pickled onions and very spicy hot sauce.
    Scott McMurren, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Dec. 2019
  • Hot pot at New World Mall, fish stew with pickled cabbage and some dumplings with peanut sauce.
    New York Times, 27 Aug. 2019
  • The plates also come with a side of lettuce, tomato, and pickled onions.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
  • It can be picked green but those are mostly eaten cooked, pickled or roasted.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The pickled mustard seeds provide little pears of flavor and an edge of acid that cuts through the unctuous dish.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024

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