Just Pickle It — With SuckerPunch Gourmet
Making a Bloody Mary at home is a breeze with SuckerPunch Gourmet mixes.
When David van Alphen launched his pickle-making business in Illinois in 2011, he wanted to give it a name that would convey the wallop of flavor he hoped to seal inside every jar.
Hence, SuckerPunch Gourmet was born.
Today, it makes not only pickles, but salsas and Bloody Mary mixes. I had a chance to try samples recently.
The Spicy Garlic Originals ($5.99 for a 24-ounce jar) is indeed the product that launched the company. Cut into thick slices, these are plenty garlicky, flavored with 15 spices including cloves and black peppercorns, and get a warm kick from arbol chiles. They are perfect tucked into a pastrami sandwich.