It's one thing to put pineapple on pizza...but pickles?! I had to try it to see what the hype is about.
Grillo’s Pickle Pizza Is Here, and It Surpassed All My Expectations
Published on Jun. 09, 2025
I’m a pickle person, plain and simple. I’ve been snacking on ’em in every shape and size since I was small. It’s difficult for me not to love a pickle-present meal. But, while I have my preferences just like every other pickle lover, there’s one objective fact I simply cannot deny. Grillo’s pickles are wildly delicious. I’m not alone in this, either; they’re a top pickle pick in our Test Kitchen too.
If you’ve never had Grillo’s, let me put you on a brand-new beat. These “freshly pickled” pickles are full of crunch and manage to keep the soul of their former cucumber self. As a cucumber diehard, I appreciate their hard work. Do I believe pickles make everything better? Well, yes. Which is exactly why I needed to try the latest Home Chef and Grillo’s collaboration: the Pickle Pizza. Here’s exactly what I thought.
Is the new Grillo’s Pickle Pizza good?
I know what you’re thinking. How could a pizza that sounds like such an abomination be delicious? The truth is, this pickle pizza is incredible. But let’s add some background. Technically, it’s a barbecue pulled pork pizza with sliced red onions, mozzarella and Grillo’s hot pickle chips. If you’re into barbecue chicken pizza, you’ll likely wanna grab a slice of this one.
Now, let’s get to the taste. It’s a solid bite. The pulled pork is flavorful, and the barbecue sauce has a sweetness that cuts the pie’s saltiness. The onions are definitely large, but as someone who isn’t a huge fan of onions on her pizza, I thought they were a great addition.
As for the pickles? Honestly, I was a bit afraid of a hot pickle atop my toasty cheese. However, the slices added a subtle acidity that brought the whole thing together. While the pickles weren’t as spicy as I had hoped, they introduced me to a topping I would never have considered. They didn’t cover up or overpower the base flavor; they enhanced it.
The tang of the pickles mixed with the salty cheese and tender pork made for a mouthwatering combo. And, to top it all off, the crust was fabulous—soft yet durable in the middle with a hefty crunch on the outside. My only complaint was that it got a little juicy toward the center of the pizza. It softened the crust a bit too much for my liking, but if that’s the worst of it, I’d gladly take a round two. If you’re a pickle snack lover, you need to grab this before it’s gone.
How can I get Grillo’s Pickle Pizza?
Grillo’s Pickle Pizza is available at participating Kroger stores nationwide until Labor Day weekend. That means if you want to get your hands on this precious pickle pie, you need to jump on it as soon as possible. Enjoy your pizza, my fellow pickle pals!
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