Pickle Varieties
This type of sweet pickle is soaked in a strong Kool Aid brine. In which state (USA) is it most popular?
Mississippi
What did Ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra claim pickles to do?
Keep her beautiful
What’s the main difference between pickling and fermenting?
Pickling involves soaking foods in an acidic liquid to achieve a sour flavor; fermenting involves allowing foods to sour naturally.
In Connecticut, what must a pickle do in order for it to officially be considered a pickle?
it must bounce!
What is a Gherkin?
Which famous poet came up with the phrase "in a pickle"?
The phrase “in a pickle” was first introduced by William Shakespeare in his play, The Tempest. The quotes read, “How cam’st thou in this pickle?” and “I have been in such a pickle.”
what are the two main types of pickling?
Fermented & Non-Fermented
what day is national pickle day?
November 14th is National Pickle Day.
What is the term for a pickle made from a large cucumber?
A Kosher Dill
How long have pickles been around, according to historical records?
Over 4000 years
Why do the majority of pickle factories in America ferment their pickles in outdoor vats without lids (leaving them subject to insects and bird droppings)
According to food scientists, the sun’s direct rays prevent yeast and molds from growing in the brine.
When the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Dallas Cowboys in sweltering heat in September 2000, what did many of the players say helped them win?
many of the players attributed their win to one thing: guzzling down immense quantities of ice-cold pickle juice.
What is a pickleback?
A type of shot where a shot of whiskey is chased by a shot of pickle brine.
During world war 2 what did the US Government do to pickles?
They rationed them. 40 percent of the nation’s production of pickles went to the armed forces.
In the Pacific Islands, natives pickle their foods in holes in the ground lined with what kind of leaves?
BANANA.
they use them as food reserves in case of storms. The pickles are so valuable that they’ve become part of the courting process, helping a man prove he’ll be able to provide for a woman. In Fiji, guys can’t get a girl without first showing her parents his pickle pits.
How many pounds of pickles does the average American eat per year?
The Department of Agriculture estimates that the average American eats 8.5 lbs of pickles a year.
What is the most popular type of pickle?
Kosher Dill Pickles
Who first introduced Kosher dill pickles to the industry?
Waves of immigration to New York in the late 19th and early 20th centuries—including large numbers of Eastern European Jews, introduced kosher dill pickles to America
In which state did John Mason patent Mason Jars in the year 1858
Philadelphia
In what country is pickled herring a traditional dish?
Sweden