A peanut butter and pickle sandwich (PB&P) consists of bread, peanut butter, and pickles (bread-and-butter or kosher dills can both be used).[1] It dates to the Depression era and has attracted attention for its appeal to stereotypical pregnancy cravings.[2] The New York Times called it "a thrifty and unacknowledged American classic."[3]
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| Course | Lunch, dinner, or snack |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | United States |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Peanut butter, pickles, sliced bread |
History edit
Peanut butter and pickle sandwiches were popular at lunch counters in the Depression era. Cookbooks from the 1930s and 40s feature the sandwich with relish rather than canned, crunchy pickles.[3][4] In The New York Times, writer Dwight Garner called it "one of those unlikely pairings that shouldn't work, but does" and "a minority enthusiasm in America for generations, lingering just under the radar."[3]
The Times has reposted Garner's article, causing several spurts of increased attention.[5] The combination of savory and sour is common in South and East Asian cuisines, such as Thai papaya salad, which has raw peanuts with a lime and rice vinegar–based dressing.[3]
Former MLB pitcher Phil Hughes called it a "top tier sandwich".[6] Kinsey Millhone, a character in the alphabet series of mysteries by Sue Grafton, is depicted as an avowed fan.[3] The brand Peanut Butter & Co. sells a peanut butter and pickle sandwich called "Pregnant Lady" at its store in Greenwich Village.[3] On September 9, 2019, Hostess posted a photo on Twitter of a box of Twinkies that were "Peanut Butter and Pickle Sandwich" flavor. After generating online attention, the brand revealed that the flavor was just a joke.[7][8]
Varieties of the pickle sandwich replace the peanut butter with other spreads such as butter and mayo.[9]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Garner, Dwight. "Peanut Butter and Pickle Sandwich Recipe". NYT Cooking. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ Onion, Rebecca (April 18, 2018). "Hysterical Cravings". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f Garner, Dwight (October 22, 2012). "Peanut Butter Takes On an Unlikely Best Friend". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ Cauterucci, Christina (April 24, 2018). "A Paean to PB&P". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ Fulton, Wil (April 9, 2018). "We Tried the Controversial Peanut Butter and Pickle Sandwich, and It's Shockingly Good". Thrillist. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ Blackburn, Pete (September 12, 2019). "The Phil Hughes Challenge: How a former MLB pitcher ruined your timeline with peanut butter and pickle sandwiches". CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ Wida, Erica Chayes (September 11, 2019). "Hostess shocks the internet with pickle and peanut butter Twinkies". Today.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
- ^ Uy, Megan (September 11, 2019). "People Are Freaking Out Over Hostess Hinting At 'Peanut Butter And Pickle Sandwich' Twinkies". Delish. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Eric (June 14, 2020). "The history and mystery of America's long-lost pickle sandwich". Popular Science. Archived from the original on April 28, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.