Pickles from Around the World

From Korean kimchi to German sauerkraut, from Indian achar to American dill โ€” explore 85+ pickle recipes organized by region and tradition.

๐Ÿฅข Asian Pickles

Japanese tsukemono, Korean kimchi, Indian achar, Chinese suan cai, and Vietnamese do chua.

15 recipes

Do Chua (Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon)
VietnameseEasy

25 cal

Do Chua (Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon)

Vegan
30 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Fukujinzuke (Mixed Pickle Condiment)
JapaneseMedium

40 cal

Fukujinzuke (Mixed Pickle Condiment)

Vegan
45 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Gari (Pickled Ginger)
JapaneseEasy

15 cal

Gari (Pickled Ginger)

Vegan
25 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Green Chili Pickle
IndianEasy

25 cal

Green Chili Pickle

Vegan
25 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Kimchi (Napa Cabbage Kimchi)
KoreanMedium

20 cal

Kimchi (Napa Cabbage Kimchi)

Vegan
1470 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Kkakdugi (Radish Kimchi)
KoreanEasy

25 cal

Kkakdugi (Radish Kimchi)

Vegan
1465 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Lime Pickle
IndianEasy

20 cal

Lime Pickle

Vegan
1460 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Mango Pickle (Aam Ka Achar)
IndianMedium

55 cal

Mango Pickle (Aam Ka Achar)

Vegan
35 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Mixed Vegetable Pickle
IndianMedium

35 cal

Mixed Vegetable Pickle

Vegan
45 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Nukazuke (Rice Bran Pickles)
JapaneseMedium

45 cal

Nukazuke (Rice Bran Pickles)

Vegan
740 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Oi-sobagi (Cucumber Kimchi)
KoreanMedium

15 cal

Oi-sobagi (Cucumber Kimchi)

Vegan
1470 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Suan Cai (Sour Cabbage)
ChineseEasy

20 cal

Suan Cai (Sour Cabbage)

Vegan
1460 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Tsukemono (Pickled Daikon)
JapaneseEasy

35 cal

Tsukemono (Pickled Daikon)

Vegan
15 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Umeboshi (Pickled Plums)
JapaneseHard

30 cal

Umeboshi (Pickled Plums)

Vegan
1470 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Zha Cai (Sichuan Pickled Mustard)
ChineseMedium

30 cal

Zha Cai (Sichuan Pickled Mustard)

Vegan
1470 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

๐Ÿฐ European Pickles

German sauerkraut, Russian pickled tomatoes, Polish ogรณrki, Italian giardiniera, and Scandinavian classics.

15 recipes

Branston Pickle
BritishHard

50 cal

Branston Pickle

Vegan
70 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Cornichons (French Style)
GermanMedium

15 cal

Cornichons (French Style)

Vegan
45 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Giardiniera (Italian Pickled Vegetables)
ItalianMedium

40 cal

Giardiniera (Italian Pickled Vegetables)

Vegan
50 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Inlagd Gurka (Swedish Pickled Cucumber)
ScandinavianEasy

20 cal

Inlagd Gurka (Swedish Pickled Cucumber)

Vegan
30 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Marinated Mushrooms
RussianMedium

40 cal

Marinated Mushrooms

Vegan
35 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Mixed Pickled Vegetables
GermanMedium

35 cal

Mixed Pickled Vegetables

Vegan
45 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Ogรณrki Kiszone (Fermented Cucumbers)
PolishEasy

18 cal

Ogรณrki Kiszone (Fermented Cucumbers)

Vegan
20 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Piccalilli
BritishMedium

45 cal

Piccalilli

Vegan
55 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Pickled Beets
PolishMedium

45 cal

Pickled Beets

Vegan
75 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Pickled Garlic
RussianEasy

20 cal

Pickled Garlic

Vegan
30 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Pickled Herring
ScandinavianMedium

120 cal

Pickled Herring

Pescatarian
50 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Pickled Peppers
ItalianMedium

25 cal

Pickled Peppers

Vegan
45 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Pickled Red Cabbage
GermanEasy

25 cal

Pickled Red Cabbage

Vegan
30 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Pickled Tomatoes
RussianMedium

30 cal

Pickled Tomatoes

Vegan
45 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Sauerkraut
GermanEasy

20 cal

Sauerkraut

Vegan
30 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

๐Ÿ•Œ Middle Eastern Pickles

Torshi, pickled turnips, amba, Turkish tursu, Persian sir torshi, and more.

9 recipes

Pickles Middle Eastern Pickles Eggetarian Dish
PicklesHard

359 cal

Pickles Middle Eastern Pickles Eggetarian Dish

Eggetarian
53 min
19g protein

Perfect for: Maintain Weight

Pickles Middle Eastern Pickles Omnivore Dish
PicklesEasy

427 cal

Pickles Middle Eastern Pickles Omnivore Dish

Omnivore
40 min
34g protein

Perfect for: Build Muscle

Pickles Middle Eastern Pickles Pescatarian Dish
PicklesHard

302 cal

Pickles Middle Eastern Pickles Pescatarian Dish

Pescatarian
38 min
28g protein

Perfect for: Build Muscle

Pickles Middle Eastern Pickles Vegan Dish
PicklesMedium

310 cal

Pickles Middle Eastern Pickles Vegan Dish

Vegan
48 min
16g protein

Perfect for: Heart Health

Pickles Middle Eastern Pickles Vegetarian Dish
PicklesMedium

310 cal

Pickles Middle Eastern Pickles Vegetarian Dish

Vegetarian
49 min
19g protein

Perfect for: Heart Health

Quick Pickled Cucumbers (Israeli Style)
IsraeliEasy

15 cal

Quick Pickled Cucumbers (Israeli Style)

Vegan
20 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Sir Torshi (Pickled Garlic - Persian)
PersianEasy

20 cal

Sir Torshi (Pickled Garlic - Persian)

Vegan
30 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Torshi Liteh (Persian Mixed Pickles)
PersianMedium

40 cal

Torshi Liteh (Persian Mixed Pickles)

Vegan
50 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Tursu (Turkish Mixed Vegetables)
TurkishMedium

30 cal

Tursu (Turkish Mixed Vegetables)

Vegan
40 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

๐Ÿ—ฝ American Pickles

Classic dill pickles, bread and butter, pickled jalapeรฑos, Southern chow-chow, and Mexican escabeche.

21 recipes

Aji Pickle
ChileanMedium

35 cal

Aji Pickle

Vegan
35 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Brazilian Conserva (Pickled Vegetables)
BrazilianMedium

40 cal

Brazilian Conserva (Pickled Vegetables)

Vegan
45 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Bread and Butter Pickles
AmericanEasy

45 cal

Bread and Butter Pickles

Vegetarian
45 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Chow-Chow (Southern Pickle)
AmericanMedium

40 cal

Chow-Chow (Southern Pickle)

Vegan
55 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Classic Dill Pickles
AmericanEasy

15 cal

Classic Dill Pickles

Vegan
35 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Curtido de Cebolla (Pickled Onions)
SalvadoranEasy

30 cal

Curtido de Cebolla (Pickled Onions)

Vegan
25 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Curtido (Salvadoran Fermented Cabbage)
SalvadoranEasy

25 cal

Curtido (Salvadoran Fermented Cabbage)

Vegan
25 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Dill Pickle Spears
AmericanEasy

12 cal

Dill Pickle Spears

Vegan
30 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Do Chua (Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon)
VietnameseEasy

25 cal

Do Chua (Vietnamese Pickled Carrots and Daikon)

Vegan
30 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Escabeche de Vegetales (South American Style)
ArgentineMedium

35 cal

Escabeche de Vegetales (South American Style)

Vegan
50 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Escabeche (Mexican Pickled Vegetables)
MexicanMedium

30 cal

Escabeche (Mexican Pickled Vegetables)

Vegan
50 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Pickled Jalapeรฑos
AmericanEasy

20 cal

Pickled Jalapeรฑos

Vegan
30 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Pickled Okra
AmericanMedium

20 cal

Pickled Okra

Vegan
40 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Pickled Onions
AmericanEasy

30 cal

Pickled Onions

Vegan
25 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Pickled Watermelon Rind
AmericanMedium

35 cal

Pickled Watermelon Rind

Vegan
60 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Pickles American Pickles Eggetarian Dish
PicklesEasy

443 cal

Pickles American Pickles Eggetarian Dish

Eggetarian
39 min
16g protein

Perfect for: Heart Health

Pickles American Pickles Omnivore Dish
PicklesMedium

449 cal

Pickles American Pickles Omnivore Dish

Omnivore
37 min
25g protein

Perfect for: Build Muscle

Pickles American Pickles Pescatarian Dish
PicklesEasy

413 cal

Pickles American Pickles Pescatarian Dish

Pescatarian
39 min
22g protein

Perfect for: Build Muscle

Pickles American Pickles Vegan Dish
PicklesEasy

299 cal

Pickles American Pickles Vegan Dish

Vegan
34 min
18g protein

Perfect for: Maintain Weight

Pickles American Pickles Vegetarian Dish
PicklesMedium

298 cal

Pickles American Pickles Vegetarian Dish

Vegetarian
39 min
13g protein

Perfect for: Lose Weight

Sweet Relish
AmericanMedium

55 cal

Sweet Relish

Vegan
55 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

๐ŸŒ African Pickles

Moroccan preserved lemons, South African atchar, Ethiopian pickled vegetables, and more.

2 recipes

Ethiopian Pickled Vegetables
EthiopianMedium

35 cal

Ethiopian Pickled Vegetables

Vegan
45 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Moroccan Preserved Lemons
MoroccanEasy

10 cal

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

Vegan
30 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

๐ŸŒŽ South American Pickles

Brazilian conserva, curtido, Chilean aji pickle, and Argentine escabeche.

5 recipes

Aji Pickle
ChileanMedium

35 cal

Aji Pickle

Vegan
35 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Brazilian Conserva (Pickled Vegetables)
BrazilianMedium

40 cal

Brazilian Conserva (Pickled Vegetables)

Vegan
45 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Curtido de Cebolla (Pickled Onions)
SalvadoranEasy

30 cal

Curtido de Cebolla (Pickled Onions)

Vegan
25 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Curtido (Salvadoran Fermented Cabbage)
SalvadoranEasy

25 cal

Curtido (Salvadoran Fermented Cabbage)

Vegan
25 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WL

Escabeche de Vegetales (South American Style)
ArgentineMedium

35 cal

Escabeche de Vegetales (South American Style)

Vegan
50 min
0g protein

Perfect for: WM

Health Benefits of Pickled & Fermented Foods

Gut Health

Fermented pickles contain probiotics โ€” beneficial bacteria that support digestive health, immune function, and nutrient absorption.

Low Calorie

Most pickled vegetables are extremely low in calories while providing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. A perfect guilt-free snack.

Preserved Nutrition

Pickling preserves the nutritional content of vegetables while enhancing their flavor profile and extending shelf life naturally.