Nice Pickles

Nice Pickles is an Adelaide pickle company started by Robbie Mather. The idea came to him on a video call with his wife Lucy, who was in a New York grocer eating pickled celery, pineapple and strawberries. He decided he was going to make nice pickles. Their motto says it all: life's too short for boring pickles.

Nice Pickles are made in small batches. Vegetables are packed into sterilised jars and covered with a hot brine of apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, habanero, allspice, pepper, garlic and sugar. That's what gives them their sweet, spicy, punchy character. Right now we carry the Spiced Cauli.

A smoked meat plate needs something sharp to cut through the fat. Put Spiced Cauli next to smoked brisket or pulled pork, and browse more in pickles and sides. Free shipping over $149, or click & collect in Brunswick.

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Why pickles belong on a BBQ plate

Smoked meat is rich. A sharp, acidic pickle resets your palate between bites, which is why Texas BBQ joints serve pickles and onions with every tray. Nice Pickles bring vinegar, habanero and warm spice, so they do that job with a bit of extra kick.

How to use Spiced Cauli

  • Brisket and beef ribs: Serve on the side of sliced brisket or beef short ribs to cut through the fat.
  • Pulled pork rolls: Chop the florets and pile them on top with slaw.
  • Grazing boards: Pair with cured meats, sharp cheese and crackers.
  • Salads: Slice through a grain or potato salad for crunch and heat.

Storage and the brine

Keep the jar in the fridge once opened and make sure the veg stays under the brine. Don't tip the brine out when the jar's empty. Use it in a dressing, splash it into a marinade for chicken, or add a little to a Bloody Mary.

Build the plate

Nice Pickles sit well with the rest of our pickles and sides and condiments and spreads. Line up a couple of pickles, a mustard and a BBQ sauce, and you've got a proper Texas-style tray.

FAQs

Where are Nice Pickles made?
Nice Pickles are made in Adelaide, South Australia, by founder Robbie Mather.

What's in Nice Pickles brine?
Their brine uses apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, habanero, allspice, pepper, garlic and sugar, poured hot over the veg in sterilised jars.

Are Nice Pickles spicy?
Yes, there's habanero in the brine, so they have a sweet, spicy kick rather than being a plain dill pickle.

What do you eat Nice Pickles Spiced Cauli with?
Serve it with smoked brisket, pulled pork, burgers or a grazing board. The acidity cuts through rich, fatty meat.

Where can I buy Nice Pickles in Melbourne?
The Que Club stocks Nice Pickles at our store in Brunswick and online, with delivery Australia-wide.