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Explaining the Most Popular Pickle Varieties

Ian M — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:48:00 +0000

Pickled cucumbers are one of the world’s favorite snacks. Originating millennia ago with workers who built the Great Wall of China, this snack food now comes in a wide variety of flavors and varieties.

Check out the most popular pickles on Earth, and what sets them apart.

Dill Pickles

Dill pickles are popular as a savory snack and are often served with sandwiches or meals. Made in a brine whose main ingredients are dill and garlic, these pickles aren’t sweet, but they certainly pack a lot of flavor. They can be served and cut in a variety of ways.

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Using my grandmothers recipe to ferment some cukes to make pickles! Who else is obsessed with pickles? I'll also be canning some along with dilly beans and pickled okra. Canning and harvesting season can be a bit overwhelming, but I'm going to try to keep up with it all this year. Comment below and I'll message you the secret old-timers trick to making your pickles super crunchy without soaking in pickling lime.

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Bread and Butter Pickles

Bread and butter pickles are a unique variety that was originally made to be served on sandwiches or with bread. Made by leaving cucumbers in a solution containing apple cider vinegar and brown sugar, these pickles are normally served in small, thin, circular slices.

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Gherkins

Gherkins are a sweet and sour pickle variety that is often made with a type of small cucumber, making them a bite-sized snack. White vinegar and white sugar are normally used in their production, making them a pickle that combines two strong flavors.

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First batch of fermented #gherkins

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