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Pickled Vegetables: A Guide to Okra, Beets, Carrots & More

July 14, 2026 5 min readBy Atlanta Pickles Team

Jar of The Spicy Cauliflower, pickled vegetables by [PICKLES]

Ask most people to picture a pickle and they think of a cucumber. But vinegar brine works on almost any fresh vegetable, and some of the most interesting jars on a snack board are not cucumbers at all: okra, green beans, cauliflower, carrots, beets, green tomatoes, red onions, garlic and peppers.

This is why ours are the jars to buy: what each one tastes like, how hot it is, what it is perfect for (game day, parties, gifts, a better-for-you snack) and where to get them online or at our Atlanta markets.

Jar of The Spicy Cauliflower, pickled cauliflower by [PICKLES], in a 17 oz glass jar — The Spicy Cauliflower, 17 oz. Chili flakes and habanero, 3 out of 5

The short version: we make more than 15 pickled vegetables in small batches in Atlanta, from okra and green beans to beets, carrots and green tomatoes. Most come in a mild version and a Spicy version (always 3 out of 5, made with chili flakes and habanero). Our pickles have 90% less sodium than leading brands*, every jar is 17 oz glass, shelf-stable for up to two years unopened, and ships free in the US on 2 or more jars.

Why buy our pickled vegetables?

Award winners. The Spicy Garlic won a 2026 Good Food Award and The Green Tomatoes were the Flavor of Georgia 2026 Category Winner.
90% less sodium than leading brands*. All the crunch and tang, a lot less salt, so they fit a better-for-you snack routine.
Small batch, made in Atlanta. Packed by hand in 17 oz glass jars, never mass-produced.
Something for every occasion. Game day boards, tailgates, holiday trays, Bloody Mary bars, lunchboxes and gift boxes.
Easy to ship and gift. Shelf-stable until opened, free US shipping on 2 or more jars.

Our pickled vegetables, one by one

Pickled okra

The Southern classic. The Okra is crisp and tangy, brined with garlic and dill, with no heat. The Spicy Okra is the same pod at 3 out of 5 with chili flakes and habanero, and The Zesty Okra is tangy and herbaceous. All three are excellent in a Bloody Mary. Read our pickled okra guide.

Pickled green beans

The Green Beans are crisp, tangy and brined with vinegar, dill and spices. The Spicy Green Beans bring chili-flake and habanero heat at 3 out of 5. Think of them as the snackable, crunchier cousin of a dill spear, and a classic cocktail garnish.

Pickled cauliflower

The Cauliflower is crisp, tangy and bright, and soaks up brine beautifully. The Spicy Cauliflower is a 3 out of 5. Great on a board, in a salad or next to roast chicken.

Pickled carrots

The Carrots are lightly sweet and crunchy, an easy lunchbox snack and good with hummus. The Spicy Carrots are a 3 out of 5 with chili flakes and habanero, and they are great in tacos.

Pickled beets

The Red Beets are tangy and vivid, with garlic and dill. The Golden Beets are earthy and bright, brined with spice and citrus. Both add color to salads, grain bowls and cheese boards.

Pickled tomatoes

The Green Tomatoes won Flavor of Georgia 2026 Category Winner. They are the twin of our award-winning Banana Pickle, made with green tomatoes instead of cucumbers: garlicky, dill-forward and firm. The Half Tomatoes are tiny whole cherry tomatoes with mustard seed, black peppercorns and roasted garlic. See our pickled green tomatoes guide.

Pickled red onions and garlic

The Pickled Red Onions are sour and tangy, not sweet, and lift tacos, burgers, salads and avocado toast (8 ways to use them). The Spicy Garlic won a 2026 Good Food Award: mellow, crunchy cloves with chili flakes and habanero at 3 out of 5 (what it tastes like).

Pickled peppers

Our pickled peppers collection runs from mild to hot: The Banana Pepper, The Sweet Italian Pepper, The Jalapeños, The Sweet Jalapeños and The Red Jalapeños. If you are confused by banana peppers vs our Banana Pickle, read what is the difference.

How hot is it? Heat is fixed, not opinion. Every jar with Spicy in its name is a 3 out of 5 made with chili flakes and habanero. The mild versions (The Okra, The Green Beans, The Cauliflower, The Carrots) have no heat. The full ranking is on our spicy pickles heat scale.

How to eat pickled vegetables

Straight from the jar. Cold, crunchy and tangy. Keep a fork handy.
On a board. Okra, green beans, golden beets and cauliflower give a cheese or charcuterie board color and crunch. See our charcuterie pickles guide.
In a Bloody Mary. Skewer okra, a green bean and a spicy garlic clove, and add a splash of brine.
In salads and grain bowls. Chop beets, carrots or cauliflower in for tang and texture.
On tacos, burgers and sandwiches. Red onions, jalapeños and spicy carrots are the easy wins.
Use the brine. Splash it into dressings, marinades and potato salad. More in 5 ways to use pickle juice.

Pickled vegetables near me and delivered

If you are in the Atlanta area, you can find our jars at local farmers markets and taste before you buy. Everywhere else in the US, order online and we ship to your door. Shipping is free on 2 or more jars, and every jar is shelf-stable, so there is no ice pack or rush shipping needed. Browse the whole pickled vegetables collection.

Pickled vegetable gift boxes

For a gift, or just to try several at once, our themed 3-jar boxes are $65: The Roasted Veg Box (Spicy Garlic, Spicy Cauliflower and Carrots), The Bloody Mary Box and The Peppers Box. Or build your own box with the exact vegetables you want.

Pickled vegetables FAQ

Do pickled vegetables need to be refrigerated?

Ours do not until they are opened. Unopened jars are shelf-stable for up to two years. After opening, keep the jar in the fridge, keep the vegetables under the brine and use a clean fork.

Which pickled vegetables are not spicy?

The Okra, The Green Beans, The Cauliflower, The Carrots, The Red Beets, The Golden Beets, The Green Tomatoes, The Half Tomatoes and The Pickled Red Onions have no heat.

Which pickled vegetable is best for a Bloody Mary?

Okra and green beans are the classics. The Spicy Garlic adds savory heat. The Bloody Mary Box puts three together.

Are pickled vegetables the same as pickles?

Yes. A pickle is any vegetable (or fruit) preserved in brine. "Pickle" on its own usually means cucumber, so people say "pickled vegetables" for everything else.