With their sweet, sour and spicy flavor combination, these tasty bread & butter pickles definitely stand out from the rest. Whether used on a sandwich in a salad, or eaten straight out of the jar, we found that they have a great sweet and sour balance and a good hit of heat. The pickled onions and red pepper slices in the brine are an added bonus, as they not only give a nod of flavor, they are also delicious on their own. Mama Lil’s sources the ingredients from local farms, including Willamette Valley cucumbers, spicy red “peppas” and Walla Walla sweet onions pickled in a sweet apple cider vinegar brine. Packed in a glass jar with a colorful folk art label, these pickles make a great gift to bring to a picnic or barbecue.

These crisp spears impressed us with their lovely texture—a light crunch, not too chewy or stringy like other pickled veggies can be. Submerged in a brine of garlic, spices and those spicy red Goathorn peppers, Mama Lil’s Asparagini pack big flavor in every jar. We love how the tangy brine complements the vegetal earthiness of the asparagus, while the lingering heat truly takes these beyond your typical pickled veggie.

We were so surprised by the refreshing crunch of these pickled beans, as many can typically grow soggy. Sourced from local Oregon farmers, they’re snappy and zingy and maintain their shape while in the jar. The pickle brine is laden with spices, garlic and infused with the producer’s signature spicy Hungarian Goathorn peppers. And while the pleasant heat balances the tang, it’s mild enough that these beans can be used for anything that calls for pickled veggies.

You’ll never look at relish the same way again after tasting this sweet, tart and spicy mustard-spiked version. It’s a bolder version of the producer’s grandmother’s generations-old chow chow recipe, with plenty of heat from Mama Lil’s signature pickled Hungarian Goathorn peppers. Sweet cubes of pickle are at the fore of this bright yellow condiment, followed by an aromatic hit of mustard, finishing with a lingering, mouth-watering heat that truly sets this relish apart.

These Hungarian goat horn peppers—a regional favorite in the Pacific Northwest—are produced in small batches based on a family recipe from more than 25 years ago. These pickled peppers are similar to peppadews but without the metallic aftertaste that peppadews are prone to. Packed with fennel and maple syrup, they have a complex—but not sugary—sweetness and moderate heat, with a flavor reminiscent of Italian sausage. They are as good straight from the jar as stirred into countless dishes—there’s little that Mama Lil's peppers can’t improve. Tuck the peppers into most any sandwich, or mince finely and stir into egg salad or your deviled egg filling (add a couple of anchovies too for a game-changing combo). Pile them on a burger or scatter them over homemade pizza—they'll even liven up pies delivered from your favorite pizza chain. Chopped fine, the peppers add a sweet-tart burst to most any tomato-based pasta sauce, especially our Pasta alla Norma or Pasta con Fagioli. Or add to stews and braises for a clarifying accent note, like our Tuscan Beef and Black Pepper Stew (Peposo alla Fornacina) or Roman Braised Beef with Tomato and Cloves. Or swap in any of our recipes where we use peppadew peppers, like our ultra-fast Skirt Steak Salad with Arugula and Peppadews.

These Hungarian goat horn peppers—a regional favorite in the Pacific Northwest—are produced in small batches based on a family recipe from more than 25 years ago. Mama Lil's enhances the goat horn peppers' heat with additional chilies in the jar, while the flavor overall is sweet and tangy with subtle grassy notes. The peppers have a tender, not leathery, texture and medium-hot spice. They are as good straight from the jar as stirred into countless dishes—there’s little that Mama Lil's peppers can’t improve. our food editor, Matt, considers these an absolute pantry staple and buys them by the case.

These Hungarian goat horn peppers—a regional favorite in the Pacific Northwest—are produced in small batches based on a family recipe from more than 25 years ago. The oil-packed peppers have a tender, not leathery, texture and bright, piquant flavor enhanced with garlic and a secret blend of spices that perfectly moderate the pepper’s heat level. Mama Lil's original recipe perfectly straddles the line between sweet and savory, with a tangy brightness and vegetal notes that are highlighted by the fruitiness of extra-virgin olive oil. They are as good straight from the jar as stirred into countless dishes—there’s little that Mama Lil's peppers can’t improve.