What's the best jarred pickle you can buy? Food & Wine food stylist Julian Hensarling and pickle expert Levon Wallace put 14 of the biggest brands of whole dill pickles to the ultimate blind taste test, tasting and ranking everything from Vlasic, Mt. Olive, Claussen, Grillo's, Bubbies, and Boar's Head to store brands from Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, and more. As they score each pickle out of 10, they break down what separates a great pickle from an average one—analyzing crunch, flavor, brine, garlic, dill, and texture while trying to guess each brand.
Along the way, they explain what "kosher dill" actually means (and whether the pickles are really kosher), share expert insights into what makes the perfect pickle, and debate which jars are worth buying. With plenty of surprises, strong opinions, and unexpected favorites, they reveal their top three pickles before crowning the ultimate #1 jarred pickle, so be sure to watch to the end to see which brand comes out on top.
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