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Best pickles, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Jeff Mauro, John Kanell, Raphael Wrobel, Levon Wallace and 8 more. Recommendations come from shopping.yahoo.com, aol.com, eatthis.com and simplyrecipes.com and 1 other sources.

Condiments · The ranking

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    Top pick

    Bubbies Kosher Dills & Bread and Butter Chips

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    Naturally fermented, no vinegar in the brine. It won Food & Wine’s test of 14 pickles with a 9.5/10 (“It stands alone in the pickle world”). Mauro on the Spicy Bread & Butter Chips: “Thoroughly addictive.” Kanell: “They always have a great crunch.”
    Where to buy · bubbies.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: shopping.yahoo.com ↗
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    Grillo’s Pickles

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    A refrigerated, fresh-pack pickle. All four Simply Recipes chefs picked it on their own. Schafer: “These pickles have nothing to hide. They are simply perfect.” Burns: “A more satisfying crunch than the other cooked pickles.”
    Where to buy · grillos.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
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    Wickles Pickles

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    Alabama sweet-and-spicy pickles. Ufema: “I am generally obsessed with Wickles Pickles… perfect combination of sweet, sour and spicy.” Second in Food & Wine’s test of 14 — Levon Wallace called it a “sophisticated, grown-up pickle.”
    Where to buy · wickles.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: shopping.yahoo.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best pickles, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Bubbies Kosher Dills & Bread and Butter Chips, chosen by Jeff Mauro (Food Network); John Kanell (Preppy Kitchen). Naturally fermented, no vinegar in the brine. It won Food & Wine’s test of 14 pickles with a 9.5/10 (“It stands alone in the pickle world”). Mauro on the Spicy Bread & Butter Chips: “Thoroughly addictive.” Kanell: “They always have a great crunch.” Source: shopping.yahoo.com ↗
What are the other top picks for pickles?
No. 2 is Grillo’s Pickles, chosen by Brian Burns (Osteria Lupo, New Orleans); Ashley Lonsdale (recipe developer); Cesar Zapata (Phuc Yea, Miami); Joe Schafer (Earth at Hidden Pond). No. 3 is Wickles Pickles, chosen by Jason Ufema (Shy Bear Brewing). Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.

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