Georgia Pickles: Award-Winning Jars Made in Atlanta

Georgia takes its pickles seriously. Okra on the relish tray, green tomatoes in the jar, a sweet bread and butter chip next to the barbecue: these are the flavors a lot of Southerners grew up with.

We make our pickles in small batches in Atlanta, and a few of them have picked up some of the state's (and the country's) top food awards. Here is a guide to Georgia pickles: the award winners, the Southern favorites, how hot each one is, and where to buy them.

What makes a Georgia pickle?

There is no official rulebook, but Southern pickles tend to share a few traits. They go beyond the cucumber, with okra and green tomatoes as regulars. They range from puckery sour to properly sweet. And they are made to sit next to Southern food: fried chicken, barbecue, pimento cheese, shrimp and grits.

We sort every jar into three simple categories: Sour, Spicy and Sweet. That makes it easy to find the Georgia pickle that matches how you like to eat.

Our award-winning Georgia pickles

The Banana Pickle: Flavor of Georgia Best Pickle, 2024

The Banana Pickle is named for banana peppers, and it is not spicy. It tastes like a well-balanced garlic dill, and it was named Best Pickle at Flavor of Georgia in 2024.

The Green Tomatoes: Flavor of Georgia 2026 Category Winner

The Green Tomatoes is the Banana Pickle's twin, made with green tomatoes instead of cucumbers. Same garlicky, dill-forward balance, a meatier bite, and a Flavor of Georgia 2026 Category Winner. Read more in our pickled green tomatoes guide.

The Spicy Garlic: Good Food Award, 2026

The Spicy Garlic won a 2026 Good Food Award. Like every jar with Spicy in its name, it is a 3 out of 5 on our heat scale, made with habanero.

The Ghost Pickle: Best Spicy, 2024 Artisan International Flavor Awards

The Ghost Pickle is our hottest jar at 4 out of 5, and it took Best Spicy at the 2024 Artisan International Flavor Awards. It brings heat, but it is built for flavor too.

Southern favorites to try

Pickled okra, mild or spicy

The Okra is crisp and tangy with garlic and dill. The Spicy Okra is the same Southern staple at a 3 out of 5. Both make a great Bloody Mary garnish. See our pickled okra guide for more.

Green tomatoes

Firm, tangy and very Southern, and the jar that won Flavor of Georgia in 2026. Try them on a fried chicken sandwich or next to pulled pork.

Bread and butter pickles

The Bread and Butter is our sweet chip, made with brown and white sugar and a warm cinnamon pickling spice. It is the one for burgers, barbecue and anyone who likes a sweeter pickle.

How hot are they?

Heat is fixed, not a matter of opinion. Every jar with Spicy in its name is a 3 out of 5, made with habanero. The Ghost Pickle is the hottest at 4 out of 5. The Banana Pickle, The Green Tomatoes, The Okra and The Bread and Butter have no heat at all. Our spicy pickles heat scale walks through every jar.

Where to buy Georgia pickles

• Online, shipped anywhere in the US. Order any jar from our site, and shipping is free in the US on 2 or more jars. Start with shop all pickles or the bestsellers.
• Atlanta-area farmers markets. You can taste before you buy and pick up jars in person.
• As a gift. Our gift boxes pack two, three or six jars, or you can build your own box.

Not sure where to start? Our customers rate us 4.9 out of 5 across 280+ reviews, and the four award winners below are the easiest place to begin. If you are shopping for the best jar online in general, see what to look for when you buy pickles online.

Georgia pickles FAQ

Is the Banana Pickle spicy?

No. It is named for banana peppers, not for heat. It tastes like a well-balanced garlic dill.

Do you ship outside Georgia?

Yes. We ship across the US, and shipping is free on 2 or more jars.

How long do the jars last?

Unopened, up to two years on the shelf. After opening, keep the jar in the fridge and use a clean fork.

Which jar should I try first?

If you like classic garlic dill, start with The Banana Pickle. If you like heat, The Spicy Garlic. If you like sweet, The Bread and Butter.

Get the jars

Small-batch, made in Atlanta, and free US shipping on 2+ jars.

The Banana PickleFlavor of Georgia Best Pickle, 2024. Not spicy.Shop · $16.95The Green TomatoesFlavor of Georgia 2026 Category Winner.Shop · $16.95The Spicy GarlicGood Food Award, 2026. Heat 3/5.Shop · $16.95The Ghost PickleBest Spicy, 2024 Artisan International Flavor Awards. Heat 4/5.Shop · $16.95The OkraCrisp, tangy Southern okra. No heat.Shop · $16.95The Bread and ButterThe sweet Southern chip for burgers and barbecue.Shop · $16.95