Fruits

Gherkins, or baby pickles, are small cucumbers, typically those 3 to 13 cm (1 to 5 in) in length, often with bumpy skin, which are… Read More »What Are Small Pickling Cucumbers Called?

Instructions Layer cucumber slices in the bottom of a colander, and sprinkle a generous pinch of salt over them. Place another layer of cucumbers over… Read More »How Do You Drain An English Cucumber?

When I’m ready to pickle, I drain the sliced cukes and rinse them well to remove excess salt. The reason to follow a recipe is… Read More »Do You Rinse Salt Off Cucumbers Before Pickling?

Fruits Like Cucumber (9 Substitutes that Look and Taste Similar) Cucamelon. These tiny beauties look like mini watermelons, and taste like a cross between that… Read More »What Fruit Is Similar To Cucumber?

Small size: Cucumbers bred specifically for pickling are shorter: anywhere from 1-1/2 to about 6 inches long. They also have squatter shapes with ends that… Read More »Do You Need A Specific Kind Of Cucumber For Pickles?

So the secret’s out, pickles are a type of cucumber. Of the many varieties of cucumber, the pickling cucumber is just one of them. Any… Read More »Do Pickles Have To Be Cucumbers?

Cucumbers for pickling refer to cucumbers that are used for processing or making pickles. This doesn’t mean they can’t be eaten fresh, but their thinner… Read More »Are Pickling Cucumbers Just Small Cucumbers?

You can’t just pickle any cucumber, it must be a pickling variety to start with. The skin is not as waxy and allows brining to… Read More »Can You Use Store Bought Cucumbers For Pickling?

An English cucumber is generally sweeter than the regular, common cucumber which has many large seeds, contributing to their bitter flavor. The skin is thinner… Read More »What Is Different About English Cucumbers?

Tzatziki is a greek yoghurt dip/sauce. It’s main flavours are cucumber, garlic and either dill or mint. It tastes very fresh and tangy along with… Read More »Does Tzatziki Taste Like Cucumber?