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8 Pickles to Make Now (And Not a Cucumber in the Bunch)

Let the Portlandia jokes ensue
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Although you may not be as prolific as the picklers on Portlandia (video above), there's a whole world of brine-able food beyond cucumbers and onions. Here are some of our favorite "exotic" pickles. Click on the name for the recipe and go for it.

1. Figs

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2. Watermelon

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3. Baby Squash

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4. Swiss Chard Stems

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5. Shrimp

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6. Zucchini

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7. Pears

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8. Green Beans

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