At Two Pickled Ukes, our journey began with a shared love for quality meats and the rich flavours of our Ukrainian heritage. Founded by brothers Gary and John Tymofichuk, lifelong residents of Kelowna, BC, our story is one of dedication, family, and a commitment to crafting the perfect pickled sausage. After 50 years in the grocery business, we turned our passion into a full-time pursuit, experimenting tirelessly with our wives to create a product that honours tradition while delivering a bold, tangy taste like no other. Five years of hard work later, Two Pickled Ukes was born—bringing our signature pickled sausage and pepperoni to homes across BC. Today, we’re proud to share the fruits of our labour with you, one jar at a time, as we continue our mission to bring these time-honoured flavours to tables nationwide.

Pickled sausages have a long and storied history, rooted in the time-honoured tradition of preserving meat to ensure it could be enjoyed long after the harvest season. This practice dates back centuries, originating in Eastern Europe, where families would pickle sausages using a blend of vinegar, spices, and time to create a tangy, flavourful delicacy. What began as a necessity soon became a beloved culinary tradition, with each region and family adding their own unique touch to the recipe. In Ukrainian culture, pickled sausages became a staple, cherished for their bold flavours and the way they captured the essence of the land and the people who crafted them. Today, this tradition lives on, connecting us to our roots with each delicious bite of a pickled sausage.