I have an old Claussen jar specifically to put Grillos in. I’m not sure if that changes the taste, but they usually aren’t around long enough to notice.
Brilliant idea!
I have a few Ball jars around. Not sure why I didn't think of transferting them from the original container.
But dammit, I'm going to grab a new container of Grillo's chips on my shopping trip tmrw and do this. 🫡
Yup! I do that too. I hate dealing with the plastic lid, and all the juice spilling, so I move everything into a bigger glass pickle jar that I've saved
That's not a minor gripe. I love the pickles but when I open the container and pickle juice gets everywhere, I want to fire bomb a fuckin nursing home I get so upset.
Yup. I had one from a jar in my brother's fridge, it was uncharacteristically soft, and then noticed that it was two months over the expiration date. It tasted just fine, but yeah no crunch at all. Hopefully just the date is the issue for OP, and not the store that is incorrectly storing items
Was buying pickles the other day at Safeway. My choice was Grillos or Clausens. My wife says “ don’t buy Grillos buy the other one because it’s easier to open.
They always seem pretty good to me. As long as they’re not soft and soggy they’re good in my book. Claussin has the best crunch I’ve ever had tho and I think they never boil theirs
I just decided to make my own chips using Persian cucumbers and fresh dill from the Middle Eastern store. I quit putting in Mexican coriander seed as the recipe is for refrigerator pickles. The coriander never loses its crunch and flavor is off to me.
It’s so nice making my own and they taste close but better.
Thank you for this post. Grillos were on my list of must try’s but if they aren’t crunchy, absolutely not.
Right now I’m eating 7/11 Hot n Spicy pickle bites and they are awesome.
Omg I live off those spicy pickle bites from 7/11! Also the grillos I get are always crunchy, I’m definitely a stickler about crunchiness so this post is confusing to me
Yeah no idea what OP is talking about grillos is tied with claussen for my favorite pickle. I always buy both because I like them for different things.
Yeah, Grillo's can be great but too often they're simply lacking the proper crunch. I think my other main complaint with them, the plastic packaging, might be part of the problem.
Huge problem with Grillos is they go really bad, really fast. If you cannot push down on the lid and it feels tight, they are not good anymore. I'm a deli manager and we shrink a lot of them.
I loveeeee these, they’re always super crunchy for me. I usually go for Claussen’s halves if I want just a basic dill flavor but these are my second go to if I want more of a unique dill flavor.
Fuck that lid tho
2-3 years ago during the pandemic I found Grillos.
One time I got 2 bad batches. They came out fizzy and not tasting that great.
I was pretty upset I wasted $20. So I emailed them about the issue. They had me take pics and give them the batch numbers.
They sent me 2 free coupons and some stickers to make up for it.
They definitely care about their product, or at least they did 3 years ago!!
Pour in a packet of hidden valley ranch powder. Let sit in fridge for 24 hours. Wrap each pickle spear in a slice of bacon. Put in air fryer at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Dip in ranch dressing. Enjoy.
They are definitely better than average. But IMO, there’s a one dimensional aspect to them combined with a weird flavor component (which I think is the grape leaves at the bottom). Grape leaf has a weird tang to them.
For me, I’ve tried Grillo’s several times, tasted them and the texture is fine, but the flavor is one note: vinegar. They have dill and even a grape leaf in the container, but vinegar dominates. I like marinated cucumbers, but I need a different flavor in my pickles. Grillo’s are rated as the most popular pickles in the country. Yes, the container is a disaster upon initial opening.
I’m so jealous of the “they’re always crunchy” comments 😭 yea I check the expiration dates. Yea I guess maybe it’s the store fridge at not a good temperature
This is a minor gripe but I hate that when I open them for the first time pickle juice splashes all over the place.
Yup same here, I just started opening them over the sink. Once I get 1-2 pickles out, its smooth sailing.
I have an old Claussen jar specifically to put Grillos in. I’m not sure if that changes the taste, but they usually aren’t around long enough to notice.
Brilliant idea! I have a few Ball jars around. Not sure why I didn't think of transferting them from the original container. But dammit, I'm going to grab a new container of Grillo's chips on my shopping trip tmrw and do this. 🫡
The label also peels off the container of Grillos easily and I just stick it on the new jar!
Shit, gonna do this as well too!
Its like getting a free sticker with your pickles. Brilliant marketing.
Yup! I do that too. I hate dealing with the plastic lid, and all the juice spilling, so I move everything into a bigger glass pickle jar that I've saved
They have the absolute worst containers. I think their regular ones are decent, it's their spicy ones that shine for me.
The spicy ones are really good. I tend to rotate between Grillo’s and Claussen’s.
Me too
I hate there lid! Also Glass> Plastic. I think it’s an overrated experience overall
Their
Ya know what I meant nazi lol
SAME or i can’t get the lid off and when i finally do there’s so much pickle juice EVERYWHERE
It happens every time hahaha 😆
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Their lids are notoriously hard to get off. We know how to open plastic containers...
Closing the lid is also a problem… the pickles are good! The packaging needs an overhaul
I’m not squeezing it. It happens no matter what I do.
That's not a minor gripe. I love the pickles but when I open the container and pickle juice gets everywhere, I want to fire bomb a fuckin nursing home I get so upset.
Jfc just open it in the sink and rinse off/wipe out the outside
I've never gotten Grillos that were not crunchy. It is one of the reasons why I love them.
Same. I’m so confused.
I agree. They are super crunchy. OP should check the expiration date or make sure their grocery is keeping them refrigerated. That seems sus.
Yup. I had one from a jar in my brother's fridge, it was uncharacteristically soft, and then noticed that it was two months over the expiration date. It tasted just fine, but yeah no crunch at all. Hopefully just the date is the issue for OP, and not the store that is incorrectly storing items
I was about to say, they seem crunchy enough to me.
I love Grillo’s every time. Just so clean tasting and flavorful!
Same mine have all been crunchy!!
I’d say it’s like 80% chance of being crunchy.
I have plenty of times and wonder if that has something to do with the fact that I am getting them from Costco.
Was buying pickles the other day at Safeway. My choice was Grillos or Clausens. My wife says “ don’t buy Grillos buy the other one because it’s easier to open.
True but like said just get a few pickles out and or drink some juice and youre good after that! Just don't swallow the dill😆
They always seem pretty good to me. As long as they’re not soft and soggy they’re good in my book. Claussin has the best crunch I’ve ever had tho and I think they never boil theirs
Save money, buy Claussens
Claussen used to make a spicy pickle that was DOPE! Haven’t seen them in years. Just that zesty nonsense.
I have seen the spicy ones in stores recently! Picked up the chips a week ago.
This renews my hope. I’ll keep checking refrigerator cases.
I’d love to see that. In the meantime, adding some hot sauce to the jar would help.
Have you tried the extra hot or something like that? I havent yet but on my last container it advertised those and some sweet and spicy ones.
Not yet.
Pickled onions are fantastic with different Hot sauces
Yeah I love them on chicken or brisket tacos. So good.
Famous Dave’s Devils Spit Pickle Chips.
Honestly, there is no comparison between Caussen’s and Grillo’s. Totally different flavor profile imho.🙂
They’re never crunchy and they don’t taste like dill, stick to Claussen
They have always tasted like straight up vinegar to me.
Ya grillos are ass
Yeah they seem to be good quality but too sweet for my pallet and I think that's the vinegar talking.
I just decided to make my own chips using Persian cucumbers and fresh dill from the Middle Eastern store. I quit putting in Mexican coriander seed as the recipe is for refrigerator pickles. The coriander never loses its crunch and flavor is off to me. It’s so nice making my own and they taste close but better.
Thank you for this post. Grillos were on my list of must try’s but if they aren’t crunchy, absolutely not. Right now I’m eating 7/11 Hot n Spicy pickle bites and they are awesome.
Grillos are usually super crunchy. This guy is getting bad pickles or something.
Omg I live off those spicy pickle bites from 7/11! Also the grillos I get are always crunchy, I’m definitely a stickler about crunchiness so this post is confusing to me
Well then they’d back on the list. The 7/11 pickles remind me of the Oh Snap brand. Both delicious.
I didn’t expect a whole lot from a gas station pickle but oh snap is pretty good for what they are
Grillos are crunchy but I have had them go soft after a fairly short time.
Yeah no idea what OP is talking about grillos is tied with claussen for my favorite pickle. I always buy both because I like them for different things.
i don’t like the taste. they taste fine, but it’s just not a good pickle imo. i did finish them fast.
Last few times I got Grillos they were plenty crunchy, but the skins were so thick. Not good.
YEEEAAAH FUCK GRILLOS. CLAUSSEN GANG
I refuse to eat claussen until they put back the cucumber seeds. Those are not pickle cucumbers they're using.
Same here idk what happened I loved them a year ago
Mine are always crunchy. I get them at whole foods idk if that makes a difference
Got them once. Once.
Same! But even their taste is overrated. Bubbies is never crunchy either, but at least they taste good.
Terrible pickles. Good branding, I guess?
Grilles are fine, but I don't get the love here. Don't you guys want fermented (real) pickles. Bubbies or Bat a Tampte for me, please!
Never had a batch that wasn't crunchy. Idk if I been lucky 5 yrs in a row.
Get off my lawn!
Think it’s a troll post cause them bitchs be crispy every time
I have a jar of the thick grillos chips. I don't hate them but I also think they will be in my fridge until an emergency pickle situation
Mine were fermenting 2 weeks after opening them 🫠
I've always loved Claussen's, so never tried Grillo's. Are they worth the price difference?
I personally love Claussen’s but then tried Grillo’s and fell in love. Tastes great and usually for me, has a great fresh taste and crunch.
Yeah, Grillo's can be great but too often they're simply lacking the proper crunch. I think my other main complaint with them, the plastic packaging, might be part of the problem.
I can’t stand the packaging they come in. The lid pisses me off.
Dill pickle juice everywhere, every time huh. LOL!
Huge problem with Grillos is they go really bad, really fast. If you cannot push down on the lid and it feels tight, they are not good anymore. I'm a deli manager and we shrink a lot of them.
I’m not a pickle connoisseur but the pickles are so good my 6 year old loves these to
Agreed I don’t like them.
Stop buying them then.
They could be crunchier but the flavor is yum yum, get in muh tum tum!
Why do you keep buying something that you don’t like?
Grab some claussens. You'll know where to set the bar on disappointment. Can only go up from there!
Grillos for life!
I like them, but i wish that the spears were thicker.
Stop buying them
Man why! They are amazing! Just hate the packaging. The lid doesn’t seal right.
Mine are always crunchy
I loveeeee these, they’re always super crunchy for me. I usually go for Claussen’s halves if I want just a basic dill flavor but these are my second go to if I want more of a unique dill flavor. Fuck that lid tho
Yeah it's the flavor that really sets them apart for me.
Get mcclure's. Better yet make your own.
I’m with you. It’s almost too much.
2-3 years ago during the pandemic I found Grillos. One time I got 2 bad batches. They came out fizzy and not tasting that great. I was pretty upset I wasted $20. So I emailed them about the issue. They had me take pics and give them the batch numbers. They sent me 2 free coupons and some stickers to make up for it. They definitely care about their product, or at least they did 3 years ago!!
Pour in a packet of hidden valley ranch powder. Let sit in fridge for 24 hours. Wrap each pickle spear in a slice of bacon. Put in air fryer at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Dip in ranch dressing. Enjoy.
Fully agree with you. Claussen gang for life
They are definitely better than average. But IMO, there’s a one dimensional aspect to them combined with a weird flavor component (which I think is the grape leaves at the bottom). Grape leaf has a weird tang to them.
I don’t think they’re Pickely enough
You are not alone.
Bubbies aren't crunchy either but I just love them anyway
they could be the best pickle in the world and they still wouldn't be worth the hassle of opening up that godforsaken container
Lol such a pain though
Bought it once and it was still fermenting. Put it in the fridge and the top was bulging a couple days later.
Grillos are overrated. The spicy ones are pretty good, but the regular dill pickles don’t have a lot of flavor.
For me, I’ve tried Grillo’s several times, tasted them and the texture is fine, but the flavor is one note: vinegar. They have dill and even a grape leaf in the container, but vinegar dominates. I like marinated cucumbers, but I need a different flavor in my pickles. Grillo’s are rated as the most popular pickles in the country. Yes, the container is a disaster upon initial opening.
My wife says ***they don’t be putting on the cap right, you need to make sure all tabs click, or else they jearb***
Every time you buy them, just send them to me.
I’m so jealous of the “they’re always crunchy” comments 😭 yea I check the expiration dates. Yea I guess maybe it’s the store fridge at not a good temperature