Pacific Pickle Works Fenn Shui Pickled Fennel

These unique pickled fennel root slices from Pacific Pickle Works instantly topped the list of our kitchen staff’s favorite pickles when we tried them. Fennel root gets packed by hand in Santa Barbara in a light, rice vinegar brine finished with ginger, citrus zest and Thai chili for a moderate kick. The fennel stays snappy and crunchy, imbued with a sour, spicy, tangy, just-sweet-enough flavor from the brine that complements the naturally anise-like taste of fennel. We recommend them on a charcuterie plate—they pair beautifully with prosciutto—sprinkled on salads or as a topping on a gourmet sandwich or burger (they’re also great right out of the jar).