Pâté Rendezvous:
Pick a Pickle – and Savor it with Pâté!
They've been around since 2400 BC, but pickles have never been this flavorful!
Foodies have been munching on juicy pickles for centuries – and they've always tasted best as a compliment to other foods. The acidity of a cool pickle is the perfect way to cut through all sorts of bold flavors. From spicy to sweet dishes, gourmet pickles are at home on any plate – so it's no surprise Alexian pâtés taste even better with pickles.
From salty dills to tangy sweets, all sorts of pickles are delicious with pâté! Our smooth and savory spreadable mousses offer the perfect textural contrast to succulent pickles, while our sliceable country style flavors turn pickles into palate cleansing delights. Try these gourmet combinations and find our why Alexian pâtés make perfect pickle pairings!
- Try spreading our Smoked Salmon Pâté on baguette and sprinkling some chopped cornichons on top. Cornichons are small, crunchy pickles with a stimulating flavor that contrasts deliciously with the pâtés smoothness.
- Fried pickles are a decadent delight. For simple treat slice some dills, dip them in panko bread crumbs and them lightly fry in vegetable oil. Serve alongside our Curry and Bell Pepper terrine for a gourmet appetizer!
- Campagne Pâté offers a refined flavor that's even more intense alongside sweet pickles. Sweet pickles feature a bit of sugar added during the pickling, creating a unique sweet and savory contrasts with pâté.
- Half sour pickles have get their strong flavor from coriander and mustard seeds along with black peppercorns, garlic, dill and other spices. Try them with our savory Rillette pâté and serve with crackers or baguette.
- Chicken liver pâté with sweet apples and dill pickles makes a great fall pairing. Look for pickles with an extra strong dill flavor to make the pairing stand out even more.