Types of Pickles
The most common type, characterized by the use of dill herb in the brine.
Dill Pickles
Pickled in one piece, common for dills.
Whole
Ancient ___________ used vinegar and salt brines to preserve foods, a practice that likely originated there.
Mesopotamians
The 7-foot-tall, mischievous mascot for the Portland Pickles baseball team.
Dillion T. Pickle
Eastern Europeans introduced various forms of lacto-fermented cabbage
Sauerkraut
Similar to classic dill but with a high amount of garlic, providing a stronger flavor.
Kosher Dill
Long, wedge-shaped pieces often used on plates.
Spears
Cucumbers, native to ________, were introduced to the Tigris Valley and quickly became a favored item for pickling.
India
The Vlasic pickle mascot
Stork named Jovny
This country is estimated to consume the highest volume of pickles globally, with some estimates suggesting they consume nearly 75% of the world's pickles
China
Sliced cucumbers in a sweet-and-tangy brine with sugar and spices.
Bread & Butter
Thin round slices perfect for burgers.
Chips / Slices
Aristotle praised their healing properties, and it is rumored that ___________ used them for beauty.
Cleopatra
Tommy and Angelica Pickle
The Rugrats
In Japan, it is common to eat pickled plums, known as
Umeboshi
Small, bumpy cucumbers often pickled whole for a crunchy snack or served with pâté.
Gherkins / Cornichons
Finely chopped pickles for hot dogs
Relish
Amerigo Vespucci, for whom __________ is named, was a pickle merchant who supplied ships with pickles to prevent scurvy.
America
He is always "Just happy to be here"
Pickle Nick
A tangy, creamy Eastern European soup featuring dill pickles, potatoes, carrots, and fresh dill, often thickened with a sour cream and flour mixture and served with extra dill and a dollop of sour cream
Pickle soup, or Zupa Ogórkowa
Refrigerated, unpasteurized pickles that are very crunchy and bright green, often made without vinegar.
Half Sour
Long, thin, flat slices designed specifically to fit on bread or in wraps
Sandwich Slices
The Industrial Revolution, combined with the invention of the _________ , allowed for improved, mass-produced pickling.
Mason jar
The runner-up in the WWE Undisputed Championship "I QUIT MATCH"
Pickleman
Italians are fond of a condiment called ___________ , which consists of pickled peppers, celery, cauliflower, and carrots
Giardiniera