Heirloom Market BBQ: Kimchi Pickles
Review - Heirloom Market BBQ: Kimchi Pickles
If you happened to pass by Heirloom Market BBQ in Northwest Atlanta, GA, for the first time, you would probably have no idea the quality that consistently comes out of this unsuspecting joint. Husband and Wife Pitmaster team, Cody Taylor (grew up in the South) and Jiyeon Lee (from Korea) meld their two cultures in one flavorful BBQ dish after another.
Since my first taste of their Spicy Korean Pork it has remained a constant in my order lineup. The spare ribs, brisket and unique sides like Korean sweet potato chips and multiple kimchi options are a must try. For those that prefer mainstream sides they’ve got you covered with mac n’ cheese, beans and collards. While the BBQ stands on it’s own just like any proper joint in Texas, they have a great selection of sauces that compliments the meat nicely. Make sure you try the Korean sauce (my personal favorite).
Since I moved out of the Atlanta area, I had to learn how to make their Spicy Korean Pork with Kimchi Slaw and these Kimchi Pickles. After you try it once, I know you’ll put it in the rotation.
Recipe sourced from Kingsford.com and Atlanta Magazine.
Ingredients:
Kimchi Pickles
1) 2 lbs. Kirby cucumbers
2) 1½ Tbsp. kosher salt
3) 1 C. Kimchi Base Sauce (see below)
4) ½ C. thinly sliced onion
5) 2 tsp. granulated sugar
Kimchi Base Sauce
6) 6 garlic cloves
7) 1¾ C. water
8) 1 C. coarse gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
9) ½ C. granulated sugar
10) ¼ C. salt
11) 1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
Directions
Slice #1 cucumbers ¼ in. Add to bowl with #2 salt in a bowl. Rest for 1.5-2 hrs. Rinse and drain with cold water. Pat dry.
To make the Kimchi Base Sauce blend #6 garlic with #7 1/2 C. of water. In a bowl, add the blend contents and stir the rest of the #7 water, and ingredients #8 through #11. Use a whisk and make sure all of the #9 sugar has dissolved.
Add the cucumbers from step 1 to the bowl with the Kimchi Base Sauce, add #4 sliced onion and #5 sugar.
Serve immediately or store for up to 1 week.
Let us know how it turned out in the comments below.