<p>Believe it or not, pickles have been around for thousands of years. In fact, the first cucumbers were pickled all the way back in <a href="https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/history-pickles/"target="_blank">2030 BC</a> in the Tigris Valley of India. But the preserved lunchtime favorite has come a long way since then. Today, <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/c/pickles"target="_blank">pickles are a must-have</a> with just about anything, from sandwiches to hamburgers to hot dogs. We can’t help but crave the salty, briney flavor and crunchy texture they bring to the table. Rick’s Picks understands this passion. In fact, for company founder Rick Field, a love of pickles runs deep. That’s why Rick’s Picks continues to deliver the time-honored classic in its purest form possible. From partnering with local farmers to using only simple, natural ingredients, Rick’s Picks pickles are the real thing. Read on to learn more. </p>

<h2>The History of Rick's Picks</h2>

<p>As a child Rick’s Picks founder and CEO Rick Field grew up making pickles with his mom and dad during summers in Vermont. The memory stayed with him for years until he eventually decided to leave his job as a television producer and follow his passion for pickle making by launching Rick’s Picks in 2004. Over the years, Field managed to grow the company into a national brand known for delicious all-natural pickles. Today, Rick’s has won many awards for innovation, quality, and flavor, and continues to delight customers throughout the country. </p>

<h2>Rick's Picks Company Mission</h2>

<p>Combining old-world techniques with modern day innovation, Rick’s Picks makes pickles for people who cherish the traditions of home canning and appreciate the inventive spirit of the food world today. </p>

<h2>Benefits of Rick's Picks</h2>

<p>Sure, pickles have been around for centuries, but there’s nothing average about Rick’s Picks selection. In fact, the beloved snackable brand makes 14 varieties of shelf-stable, gluten- and cholesterol-free pickles. These pickles and pickled products are made using in-season produce sourced <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/social/sourced-direct-from-farmers"target="_blank">from local farmers</a> and are hand-packed using only all natural ingredients—that means no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives. </p>
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<p>As a pickling pioneer, Rick’s Picks has received tons of media buzz. The brand has been featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Bon Appetit, Saveur magazine's Top 100, Domino magazine, The New York Sun, Martha Stewart’s Blueprint, Jane magazine, New York Magazine, Business Week, Harper’s Bazaar, Country Home, Food & Wine, O: The Oprah Magazine, as well as on the Food Network, ABC’s Good Morning America, The Martha Stewart Show, and The Big Idea with Donnie Deutsch.</p>

<h2>Top Rick's Picks Products</h2>

<p>Perk up your pantry with these premium pickled products. </p>

<h3>Classic Sours Deli Style Pickle Spears</h3>
<p>Crisp, crunchy, and totally classic, these low-sodium <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/ricks-picks-classic-sours-deli-style-pickle-spears"target="_blank">deli style pickle spears</a> are the perfect companion to your next sandwich thanks to a zesty combo of vinegar, kosher salt, and natural dill extract. </p>

<h3>Aromatic Pickled Beets</h3>
<p>These <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/ricks-picks-phat-beets-aromatic-pickled-beets"target="_blank">aromatic beets</a> add tons of flavor (not to mention a dose of fiber, iron and vitamin B) to salads, wraps, and more. Sweet and slightly tart, the unique beets are pickled in rosemary, ginger, and lemon. They’re also free of artificial ingredients. </p>

<h3>Garlic Dill Snacking Pickles</h3>
<p>Pickle enthusiasts will be pleased to learn that they can now get their snack on anytime, anywhere, thanks to these <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/ricks-picks-garlic-dill-snacking-pickles"target="_blank">mini garlicky gherkins</a> packaged in a convenient on-the-go pouch for easy access. </p>

<h2>Pickled, Fermented, and Probiotic Foods</h2>

<p>Want more? Dig into the Thrive Market blog! </p>

<h3>Super Simple Spicy Pickled Carrots</h3>
<p>Whether you choose to gift these <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/spicy-pickled-carrots-recipe"target="_blank">tangy pickled carrots</a> to friends or add them to your next antipasti platter, you’ll be hooked on this easy pickling recipe. Simply submerge peeled carrots in a spicy brine of apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and whole peppercorns and leave chilled for a month for pure pickling magic.</p>
  
<h3>Trend Alert: Fermented Foods</h3>
<p>We’ve got a feeling that <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/about-fermented-foods"target="_blank">fermented foods</a> are on the rise. After all, we’re already addicted to kimchi and kombucha (and they are so beneficial for your digestive system). Discover even more fermented foods along with the different processes that make them so flavorful.</p>
 
<h3>Our Favorite Probiotic Foods</h3>
<p>Did you know that yogurt, pickles, sauerkraut, miso soup, and ginger beer are all considered probiotic foods? That means they’re not only delicious, but can help get your digestive health on the right track. Check out our full <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/blog/best-probiotic-foods"target="_blank">list of probiotic-rich foods</a> to learn more. </p>

Rick's Picks offers hand-packed and all natural pickled vegetables made in season with produce from local farmers. Shop for them at Thrive Market.

Pickles have been enjoyed since ancient times, with their modern popularity largely driven by their salty, briny flavor and crunch. Rick’s Picks honors traditional pickling methods while offering all-natural, award-winning pickles made with local produce and free of artificial ingredients.

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