A perfect pickle is a rare commodity. Cucumbers brined in vinegar and spices have been made for over 4000 years when the ancient Mesopotamians started preserving them. But to get an incredible pickle, the cucumbers have to be grown in rich soil, watered regularly, then plucked at the right moment. The cukes must then be seasoned with the right herbs and spices and prepared for pickling, so the pickles don’t get soft. Here are our favorite pickles.
Something for everyone
This assortment is so much fun. With this sampler, there’s a flavor to please all of your family members. Each of these individually packed pickles is jumbo-sized, at least six inches long. You can snack on them all afternoon. We like the texture of soft, but still crunchy pickles, and you’ll love the deep, fun flavors. These make a great addition to your next barbecue, backyard party, or tailgate pregame gathering.
Old-fashioned flavor
If you’re looking for that deep briny pickle taste, you’re going to love these sour pickles. These pickles capture that flavor from the barrel that your grandparents still talk about. This big gallon jar holds about 20 jumbo pickles, just like you remember from your childhood. For nearly 100 years, Best Maid has been bringing that taste of yesteryear to your home or your guest list. Give the gift of rekindling a childhood memory with these authentic sour pickles.
Perfect sandwich side
Crisp spears for all your burger and sub sandwich needs, and they’re great straight from the jar. Did you know these all-natural pickles have no calories? And they’re OK if you’re on restrictive diets, like Keto and Paleo. They are a dilly of a snack with that classic flavor that made dill pickles famous in the first place. A big plus is that these pickles stay crunchy in the fridge, so they’re ready for a late-night snack or that perfectly seared cheeseburger. And with these six large jars, you can snack for months.
Worth a spot on the plate
If you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment for your next backyard barbecue, these pickle chips are fantastic. Kind of sweet and sort of spicy, these delectable pickles are waiting for your grilled hot dog or accenting your brisket, sausage, and chicken barbeque platter. Pickles are high in Vitamins C, A, and K, and they’re great for your digestion with good-for-you probiotics arising from the fermentation process. So savory, we know why they come in a pack of three large jars.
All-natural option
These are the pickles that make all the other sandwiches jealous – they are that good. Despite being called Angry Cukes, they actually range from sweet to spicy to decidedly unangry. No preservatives, non-GMO, and vegan, everything on the label is a familiar, natural ingredient – you could make these in your own kitchen. Sometimes the small slices of pickle don’t have the crispness of a whole or spear pickle. But these dill cucumbers are crunchy, adding a flavorful layer to your next Italian submarine sandwich or smoked pork panini. You will take your next burger up a notch with these all-natural pickles.
Cyndi Mathews is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Cyndi recently published her first book and enjoys traveling to Florida in her sailboat.
