How To Be A Pickle Eating Champion

Do not practice or train for competitive eating by yourself at home.

Step 1: Know Your Pickle

There are many different types of pickles on the market. Know which pickle is right for you by trying out different variations. Some pickles are hard, soft, bitter or sweet. It's important to know the ins and outs of your pickle if you want to be the world record holder.

Step 2: Pick Your Pickle

We all have a wide range of tastes. But for pickle eating, you should pick the pickle you'll be competing with. Practice only with the type pickle you'll be competing with at the contest. This way you'll master eating that particular type of pickle and take an early lead at the competitive eating contest.

Step 3: Perfect Your Technique

There are three major techniques to conquering the pickle. First try the "Corn on the cob" technique, where you roll the pickle around your teeth like an ear of corn. The second technique is simply the "One pickle technique" where you focus on eating one pickle at a time. For the more experiences eater, try the "Wood chipper" technique developed by Arnie "Chowhound" Chapman. Place two pickles between your molars and start chomping just like a wood chipper. It's messy, but it'll get the job done.