Preserving Local Flavor
Our pickles are really "like Grandma used to make". Most of our pickle recipes are family secrets from our Grandmother June. Cucumbers, carrots, beets, peppers, fiddleheads, eggs, and tomatoes, we are sure to have a pickle you will love. Pitchfork Preserves pickles are really something special, everyone should eat more pickles.
Wild Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are a true delicacy. Ramps are native to the Eastern North American Mountains and thrive in Vermonts prestine Green Mountians. They can be found growing in patches of moist, rich, deciduous forest floors. Ramps first appear in early spring shooting up smooth broad leaves that disappear by late [...]
Spring is one of our favorite seasons. Foraging in Vermont’s woodlands, while the wild spring flowers are in bloom, is majestic and leaves you feeling invigorated. Searching for the little green curls of fresh fiddleheads that just emerged from the forest floor, is a spectacular sight and only happens once a year. The season for [...]
Pickled beets bring a delightful taste to anything they happen to cross paths with. Whether it be in a salad or eaten straight from the jar these beets are sure to please. I remember my Grandmother pickling beets when I was a young girl, such a deep, rich, royal color, well preserved in glass jars. [...]
Our customers love our cucumber pickles. They are crunchy, fresh and seasoned to perfection. Our pickles neatly fill beautiful glass jars and make wonderful healthy snacks. At this time we offer Garlic Dill Spears, Sandwich Pickles, The Best Bread & Butter, and Zesty Bread & Butter Pickles.
Our pickles are really “like Grandma used to make”. Most of our pickle recipes are family secrets from our Grandmother June. Cucumbers, carrots, beets, peppers, fiddleheads, eggs, and tomatoes, we are sure to have a pickle you will love. Pitchfork Preserves pickles are really something special, everyone should eat more pickles.
At Pitchfork Preserves Jam season makes our hearts flutter a bit, at this point most of our jams are … [Read More...]