Unlike iceberg lettuce, pickles add zippy flavor along with snap and crunch. Here, four of our favorite local lids to pop.
Merrilily Gardens
Hot & Crunchy Dill Pickles
Made in Clayton
Yes, that’s a large jalapeño wedge stuffed in the jar. These dill pickles start sweet and finish with a blast of heat. $10, The Cook’s Warehouse
Doux South
Angry Cukes
Made in Decatur
A classic vinegar pickle with a spicy twist thanks to toasted chile flakes, garlic, sweet onion, and yellow mustard seeds. $10, Alon’s
Pickled Pink
Sweet Gourmet Pickles
Made in Decatur
Try these crisp, sweet slices in place of your standard bread-and-butter. $10.75, Star Provisions
Phickles Pickles
House Pickles
Made in Athens
Perfect for eating straight out of the jar, these are crunchy with a strong vinegar taste and a slightly sour finish. $8, Savi Urban Market
This article originally appeared in our November 2016 issue.
