Happy Holidays from the entire Packo’s family! It has been a wonderful year, thanks to all our loyal customers in and around the Toledo area. A special thanks goes out to our fans across the country, you remain in our hearts if not in our city. To show our gratitude, we would like to offer you $5.00 off any December purchase over $25.00. Please use the coupon code ‘present’ when placing your order. Just a reminder, if you want to give Packo’s products as a tasty gift for someone special, please place your order by December 17th to ensure holiday delivery. Best wishes for a safe and joyous season!

Having a holiday party? (Like, who isn’t?!) Here’s a creative recipe that’ll knock their stockings off! Try it using our Thin Sliced Pickles & Peppers for a classic taste, or WOW up the flavor with our Sweet Hot Skinnies! Our suggestion for the ultimate in fried pickles is Packo’s Pick, Really Chunky Garlic Dills!

INGREDIENTS
2 cups peanut oil for frying, or as needed
1 (32 ounce) jar dill pickle slices, drained
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) bottle Ranch dressing

DIRECTIONS
1.Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
2.Pat the pickle slices dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, cayenne pepper, black pepper and garlic powder. Dip pickle slices into the egg, and then coat with the bread crumb mixture.
3.Fry the pickles in the hot oil, until golden brown on each side, turning once. Transfer to paper towels, and serve hot with Ranch dressing.

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Spice up your holiday season with Packo’s Chunky Garlic Dills, big thick chunks of crunchy dill pickles, swimming in a spicy garlic blend. Just be sure your partner has some too, before you stroll beneath the mistletoe….

OK, so fried pickles not your thing? How about a great queso dip made with Packo’s Chili with Beans? Try this for quick, easy, yummy hors d’ouvres for the last minute drop-in guests.

INGREDIENTS
1 package Velveeta cheese
1 can Packo’s Chili with Beans

DIRECTIONS
Place cheese in microwave safe dish, pour chili over top. Microwave in 1minute increments, stirring in between, until cheese is thoroughly melted. Add some chopped Packo’s Chunky Hot Peppers for a bolder taste, or dare to be different and try it with Packo’s Chicken Chili and Hungarian Salsa! Serve with your favorite tortilla or crunchy baked pita chips.