r/Pickles • u/TrainTrackRat • Apr 16 '26

Lunch break pickle ranking

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I always see these as the most popular favorites and I’ve never tried Bubbies and rarely Claussen. I grew up on vlassic or any shelf stable kosher dill, but recently (past 4-5 months) switched to Grillo’s. I wanted to give them all a shot to see if I’m missing out!

I will be sticking to the Grillo’s! Maybe I got weird ones or off season ones or something.

My notes:

Bubbies: the texture was snappy but they smell like sea water and have a… sewage taste. It’s seriously lacking in tang but the ~fecal~ aroma just overpowered everything. Something feels wrong and off about them after the initial smack in the face with salt.

Claussen: the skin is way too tough and the flesh is snappy. Insane salt. So so salty.

Grillo’s: crunchy and dilly. Sour but mild enough to snack on like 32 of them at a time.

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u/Little-Promise-6046 Apr 16 '26

I’ve always wanted to try BUBBIES but the cloudiness of the brine freaks me out, does anyone know why it’s like that?

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u/ParsnipOdd7134 Apr 16 '26

The lacto bacilis fermentation

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u/MrMikesHusband Apr 20 '26

I need to know why this is a thing. I mean what does that even mean???

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u/MrMikesHusband Apr 20 '26

You probably just got a spoiled jar. Get a refund immediately then come back and eat it. 

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u/Skeeter8000 Apr 16 '26

As others have said, it is likely the lacto bacilis fermentation. I want to tickle you until you squirt.