Skip the Pickling Process: Why Ready-Made Small-Batch Pickles Win

Pickling at home sounds romantic until you are three hours in with a steamy kitchen and no idea whether the jars will be any good. The truth is that a great pickle takes years of getting it right. We have already done that part. Here is why a ready-made jar from our Atlanta kitchen is the smarter buy, and which jar to start with.

Why ready-made beats a weekend of pickling

You get a proven pickle, every time

Every flavor we sell has been tasted, tweaked and re-tasted until it was right. Our pickles have won a Good Food Award and Flavor of Georgia, and The Banana Pickle was named Flavor of Georgia Best Pickle 2024. That is a hard result to match on a first try.

Better ingredients than you can easily buy

We use Georgia-grown cucumbers, and every jar is handcrafted in small batches, not mass-produced in a factory. See what that means in small-batch vs mass-produced pickles.

Lower sodium without the guesswork

Our pickles have 90% less sodium than leading brands*, and they are gluten-free and vegan with no dyes. More in our low-sodium pickles guide.

40+ flavors, no equipment

No jars to buy, no produce to hunt for, no cleanup. Just pick a flavor, or a few. Shop all pickles.

Which jar to buy first

Our sour jars run from gentle to full pucker. Start where your taste is:

• Least sour: The Dill Chips, crisp and zesty with coriander and lemon-lime zest.
• Medium: The Vintage, classic pickling spice with an earthy note of crushed bay leaf.
• Most sour: The Power Sour, extra tangy and sharp. See our extra sour pickles guide.

The Dill ChipsCrisp, salty and zesty. The least sour of our sour scale.Shop · $16.95The VintageMedium sour. Classic pickling spice and crushed bay leaf.Shop · $16.95The Power SourOur most sour jar. For people who drink the brine.Shop · $16.95The Kosher Dill SpearsRobust, garlicky deli spears with black peppercorns.Shop · $16.95

Why people choose [PICKLES]

• Handcrafted in small batches in our Atlanta kitchen with Georgia-grown cucumbers.
• 90% less sodium than leading brands*, gluten-free and vegan, with no dyes.
• Award-winning: a Good Food Award and Flavor of Georgia.
• 40+ flavors across sour, spicy and sweet, so there is a jar for every person on your list.

Gift boxes and the Pickle Club

Giving them as a gift? Our themed boxes arrive gift-ready: The Dill Box, The Blazing Box, The Sweet Box and The Bloody Mary Box are $65 each, and the 3-Jar Pickle Party Pack is a balanced mix of one classic, one with a kick and one wildcard. Want to choose every jar? Build Your Pickle Box starts at $45. See all gift boxes.

For the pickle lover who never wants to run out, the [PICKLES] CLUB sends six curated jars every month ($99), with new flavors and early drops, and a 12-month membership is 15% off. Here is what comes in each box.

Build Your Pickle Box2, 3 or 6 jars you choose from 40+ flavors.Shop · $45.003-Jar Pickle Party PackOne classic, one with a kick, one wildcard.Shop · $65.00[PICKLES] CLUBSix curated jars every month.Shop · $99.00

US shipping is free on 2+ jars, and if you spend $150 you get a free jar. Every gift box ships gift-ready.

FAQ

Are ready-made pickles as good as homemade?

Ours are handcrafted in small batches with Georgia-grown cucumbers, so you get that homemade crunch and flavor without the work, plus the consistency of flavors that have won awards.

How long do your jars keep?

Unopened jars are shelf-stable for up to two years. Refrigerate after opening. See how to store and serve our pickles.

Do you have spicy or sweet pickles too?

Yes. Browse spicy and hot or sweet and fruity, or read how to choose a pickle flavor.

More from our kitchen: pickle stocking stuffers under $25, pickle gifts for runners and gym friends, the Christmas gift guide for pickle lovers and holiday hostess gifts. Or browse our bestsellers.

*Per 1 oz serving vs. leading national dill pickle brands. Details.