I couldn’t find a specific branded product called Austin’s Dirty Spice Pickles through the product search — it doesn’t seem to be a widely sold commercial pickle under that exact name. It’s possible the name refers to either a local/spicy pickle style or a homemade recipe rather than a trademarked product.
However, there is a popular spicy dill pickle style called “Dirty Dill” from the American pickle brand Wickles, known for its bold, spicy, dill‑forward pickles and pickle chips (e.g., Dirty Dill Cornichons, Baby Dills, Chips, etc.). These are spicy, savory dill pickles with a strong vinegar and spice profile — no sweetness like some jarred pickles. (Wickles Pickles)
What “Dirty” or Spicy Pickles Are
- “Dirty” typically means the pickles are seasoned with a bolder blend of dill, garlic, and spicy pickling spices and sometimes hot peppers — giving them a stronger, tangier and spicier flavor than plain dill pickles.
- These pickles use a vinegar brine with dill and other pickling spices (mustard seed, peppercorns, bay leaf, etc.) that makes them more intense and flavorful. (Spice Alibaba)
How to Make Your Own “Dirty Spice” Pickles
You can make a spicy, “dirty” style pickle at home with a jar of cucumbers and a spicy brine. Here’s a basic approach:
Ingredients
- Crisp cucumbers (kirby or small slicing cucumbers)
- White vinegar + water
- Salt (non‑iodized)
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh dill
- Spicy elements: sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper
- Pickling spice (mustard seeds, peppercorns, bay leaf, coriander, etc.) (Flavor365)
Basic Steps
- Prepare cucumbers: Wash and cut into spears or chips.
- Make brine: Heat equal parts vinegar and water with salt, garlic, pickling spice and peppers until salt dissolves.
- Pack & pour: Pack cucumbers and dill into clean jars and pour the hot brine over them.
- Cool & refrigerate: Let cool to room temp and then chill. They’ll be ready in a day or two and more flavorful after a week.
This method gives you crunchy, spicy pickles similar in spirit to what people often mean by “dirty spice” pickles. (Flavor365)
If you meant a specific brand or recipe from Austin, let me know a little more context and I can help track that down!
