A classic preserve, a sandwich staple or just a solo snack, pickles are At GT, we love a pickled cucumber — so much so that we consider ourselves cucumber pickle experts. So we thought we’d put our favourite pickled cuke brands to the test to find the very best ones to add to your basket on your next grocery run.
From flavour-forward and fermented to the salty and whole, there’s a pickle for everyone. Here are our pick of the best cucumber pickles to buy.
Would you rather make your own? Our bread and butter pickle recipe is a winner.
Westmont sweet & spicy pickles
Australian pickle upstart Westmont has been perfecting its brine since 2014, and these crinkle-cut cukes are some of the best and crunchiest we tried. Chilli adds zing, and this humble all-rounder pickle belongs in the fridges of home cooks and chefs alike.
$7.50 for 500gm, westmontpickles.com
Tsuke Mono Japanese pickles
Naturally fermented with a trifecta of saltiness from soy, sweetness from mirin, and acidity from rice vinegar, these pickles pop. Aromatic mustard seeds and a thick slice make these excellent for topping rice bowls, cold soba or served as part of a bento box.
$10.99 for 400gm, harrisfarm.com.au
Dillicious Straight Up garlic dill pickle chips
These pickle pucks are joined by dill fronds for tasty results. The rounds are ideal for putting on burgers to add a pop of crunch, with an acid-forward flavour profile ideal for cutting through richness.
$16, dillicious.com.au
Wicked Pickles dill pickles
Whole small cucumbers are brined for bitey results. These offer up a sweeter, less acidic pickle option, making them good to have in your fridge and on hand for a late night snack attack.
$3 for 500gm, coles.com.au
The Essential Ingredient cornichons in vinegar
The French know how to do a good pickle, and this traditional iteration sees whole baby cucumbers submerged in brine alongside tarragon. A convenient lifting drainer prevents the need for spoons or fiddly fingers. Best served accompanied by a hearty farmhouse pâté and baguette.
$7.75 for 350gm, essentialingredient.com.au
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