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Pickling Cucumbers
Inventory, 20 lbs : 6.78
This item was last sold on : 11/26/22
Description/Taste
Pickling cucumbers are small and cylindrical, ranging from 5-10 centimeters in length. The outer surface is thin with pale green skin and light colored longitudinal stripes with some rough knobs. The inner flesh is succulent and crisp, snapping upon bending or biting even after canning and preserving. Pickling cucumbers range from mild to acidic depending on the variety and method of preserving.
Seasons/Availability
Pickling cucumbers are available year-round with peak season in the summer.
Current Facts
Pickling cucumbers, botanically classified as Cucumis sativus, are members of the Cucurbitaceae, or gourd family. The term Pickling cucumber is not a single independent variety but encompasses dozens of varieties that are suited for pickling. Pickling cucumber varieties include Gherkin, Cornichon, Kirby, County Fair 83, and the Bush cucumber. Pickling cucumbers are often smaller, remain crisp when preserved, and have thin skins, an essential trait to create a smooth flavor and crunchy texture. The word "pickle" comes from the Dutch word, pekel, which means brine or salt. This description is fitting as brining is one of the most important steps in preserving Pickling cucumbers.
Nutritional Value
Pickling cucumbers provide vitamin C and healthy bacteria that prevent harmful microbes from growing in the intestines.
Applications
Pickling cucumbers are commonly used after preserving in vinegar, water, salt, sugar and a pickling herb spice solution. It is essential to slice the blossom end of the cucumber off before preserving because the blossom end contains enzymes that can over soften the pickle. Pickling cucumbers can be sliced, speared, diced, or whole and they can be eaten straight out of the jar, served with sandwiches and burgers, or blended to make a relish. In addition to pickling, non-bitter varieties can also be used in recipes that call for slicing cucumbers. Pickling cucumbers can be sliced and used as a salad ingredient, minced and used in creamy dressings, or chopped and used in salsas. Pickling cucumbers pair well with mint, dill, cumin, mustard, and fresh cheeses such as feta and cotija. Pickling cucumbers will keep up to a week when fresh and up to a month when preserved in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Pickling cucumbers have been used since ancient times for beauty, medicinal uses, and for strength in battles, but a more practical use arose out of a necessity to preserve aging crops. The preserving process kept the Pickling cucumbers from growing harmful bacteria and aging, so it could be used and consumed over a long period. Pickling provided families in cold European climates with food during the winter months and added flavor to the bland diet of potatoes and meat. It also provided European explorers food for long voyages and to help prevent scurvy.
Geography/History
Pickling cucumbers have been used for thousands of years and were first documented in the Tigris Valley in India in 2030 BC. The Industrial Revolution then brought about the mass production which allowed Picking cucumbers to become an international staple throughout agricultural and culinary landscapes. Today Pickling cucumbers can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Spin Nightclub | San Diego CA | 951-488-5648 |
| Naegi | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Gold Finch | San Diego CA | 619-804-2051 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| The Islander | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Pretty Pickled, Pretty Sauced | National City CA | 619-869-9921 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop | Imperial Beach CA | 858-822-8377 |
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| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Burning Beard | El Cajon CA | 619-884-4716 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-214-9519 |
| Swagyu Inc. | Poway CA | 619-519-6043 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2 | Poway CA | 858-397-2922 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
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| Open Gym-Working Class | San Diego CA | 619-865-3024 |
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| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
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| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Boss Bird Kitchen | La Mesa CA | 858-566-9191 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesEscondido, CA About 30 days ago, 10/29/22 
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Poway Farmers Market
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Near Poway, California, United StatesEscondido, CA About 226 days ago, 4/16/22 
Der Genter Wochenmarkt
Near Berlin, Berlin, GermanyAbout 236 days ago, 4/06/22 
Union Square Greenmarket
Caradonna Farms
Near New York, United StatesMarlborough, NY About 492 days ago, 7/24/21 Sharer's comments : Kirby pickling cucumbers 🥒 
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Finca Bonita
Near Bell, California, United StatesChino, CA About 530 days ago, 6/16/21 Sharer's comments : Pickling cucumbers are all the rage for good reason! |
