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Fermented Escabeche

The Mexican pickle you need right now

Peter
Aug 26, 2025
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When I lived in Chicago, my neighborhood had a lot of Mexican restaurants, many of which plunked a little bowl of this hot, tangy pickle down on your table as soon as you sat. It was a most welcome gesture, especially since I was pretty broke back then and took full advantage of the complementary condiment, either eating it with the chips that appeared …

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