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Pickling Cucumbers
Inventory, 20 lbs : 23.07
This item was last sold on : 07/05/22
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.
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Iron Pig Alehouse | San Diego CA | 619-885-3718 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop | Imperial Beach CA | 858-822-8377 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Boss Bird Kitchen | La Mesa CA | 858-566-9191 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Craft Kitchen | La Mesa CA | 619-461-4887 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Swagyu Inc. | Poway CA | 619-519-6043 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Burning Beard | El Cajon CA | 619-884-4716 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-214-9519 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| Urban Kitchen at The Shell | San Diego CA | 619-980-4807 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
| Spin Nightclub | San Diego CA | 951-488-5648 |
| Point Loma Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-223-1109 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2 | Poway CA | 858-397-2922 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| The Wise Ox - Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-851-0672 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
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Central Market
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Near Austin, Texas, United States4477 S Lamar Blvd Austin TX 78745 512-899-4300 https://centralmarket.com About 77 days ago, 4/20/22 
Poway Farmers Market
JR Organics
Near Poway, California, United StatesEscondido, CA About 81 days ago, 4/16/22 
Der Genter Wochenmarkt
Near Berlin, Berlin, GermanyAbout 92 days ago, 4/06/22 
Union Square Greenmarket
Caradonna Farms
Near New York, United StatesMarlborough, NY About 347 days ago, 7/24/21 Sharer's comments : Kirby pickling cucumbers 🥒 
Huntington Park Farmers Market
Finca Bonita
Near Bell, California, United StatesChino, CA About 385 days ago, 6/16/21 Sharer's comments : Pickling cucumbers are all the rage for good reason! 
Queen Anne Farmers Market
Amador Farms
Near Seattle, Washington, United States4233 Desmarais Rd Zillah WA 98936 509-594-7098 https://www.facebook.com/amadorfarmsdeyakima/ About 664 days ago, 9/10/20 Sharer's comments : True to their name these are short, crisp, and perfect for pickling :) |
