American Pickles & Gherkins — Vlasic, Van Holten's, B&G and the best pickles imported from the United States

American pickles — very different from European gherkins

In Europe, a gherkin is small, firm and heavily vinegared. In the United States, a pickle is a completely different experience. Bigger, crunchier, with distinct flavours depending on the variety — dill, garlic, sweet and tangy (bread & butter), spicy jalapeño... An American pickle sits in thick slices on a burger, gets crunched straight from the hand as a snack, or slides whole into a New York Deli-style sandwich.

The key difference lies in the brining process. American pickles are made with vinegar, salt, dill and spices according to closely guarded recipes passed down over decades. The result is a satisfyingly crunchy pickle with balanced acidity and pronounced herby aromas.

Vlasic — the ultimate American pickle brand

Founded in 1942 in Imlay City, Michigan, Vlasic is the best-selling pickle brand in the United States. The Vlasic range is the widest on the market — Kosher Dill wholes, spears (quarters), chips (slices), baby wholes, giant 1.36L format... Kosher certified dill pickles, with Vlasic's signature brine that delivers that unmistakable crunch.

Our selection also includes Vlasic Frank's RedHot Kosher Dill — a unique collaboration between Vlasic and the legendary Frank's RedHot sauce. Vlasic Bread & Butter are the sweet and tangy pickles of American culture — milder, slightly sweet, perfect on burgers. And the Vlasic Jalapeño Pepper Slices — marinated jalapeño slices to spice up tacos, nachos and sandwiches.

Van Holten's — the XXL American pickle to go

Van Holten's is the most original individual pickle brand in the United States. Each pickle comes individually packaged in a pouch filled with brine — ready to eat straight from the hand. A portable, crunchy and flavourful snack to take anywhere.

The range includes the Big Papa (classic XXL format), Garlic Joe (garlic), Sour Sis (extra sour), Hot Mama (spicy), Pickle-Ice (frozen) and the cult collaboration with Warheads — an extremely sour pickle. Not forgetting the limited edition Rick & Morty Pickle Rick.

B&G — New York Deli Style pickles

B&G is one of America's oldest pickle brands. Its Kosher Dill Gherkins and New York Deli Style Pickles are directly inspired by the brine-cured pickles served in New York's Jewish delis since the early 20th century. A brine of dill, garlic and spices for a naturally fermented pickle — more complex in flavour and less acidic than vinegar-based versions.

Trappey's — marinated jalapeño peppers

Trappey's is a historic Louisiana brand. Its Sliced Jalapeño Peppers are jalapeño slices marinated in spiced vinegar — perfect on nachos, pizzas, tacos and sandwiches. An essential condiment in tex-mex cooking and American snacking.

Relish — the American condiment Europe doesn't know

Relish is a typically American marinated condiment, halfway between a sauce and chopped pickle. Made from finely diced cucumbers marinated in vinegar with sugar and spices, it comes as small pieces in a lightly sweet and tangy sauce. A staple of American cooking, it systematically accompanies hot dogs, burgers and sandwiches.

It comes in several varieties — Sweet Relish (sweet and tangy, the most popular), Dill Relish (dill-flavoured, more acidic and less sweet) and Hot Dog Relish (specially crafted to go with hot dogs). Heinz Relish and Vlasic Relish are the two great American references available at Pop's America — in classic format or squeezable format for easy use straight onto your hot dogs.

Why are these pickles unavailable in regular supermarkets?

Authentic American pickles — Vlasic Kosher Dill, Van Holten's, B&G New York Deli Style — are not distributed through mainstream European supermarkets. The recipes, jar formats and flavours do not meet European distribution standards. Pop's America imports them directly from the United States to bring you 100% authentic products, with the best-before date displayed on every product page before you buy.