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a b "Word origin and history for gherkin". Dictionary.com. 2017. Archived from the original on 13 November 2017 . Retrieved 13 November 2017. Estimate how many quart canning jars you think you will need for the cucumbers you have and prepare a couple extra. Wash the jars in the dishwasher on the hottest water setting. Swain, Manas Ranjan; Anandharaj, Marimuthu; Ray, Ramesh Chandra; Parveen Rani, Rizwana (2014). "Fermented Fruits and Vegetables of Asia: A Potential Source of Probiotics". Biotechnology Research International. Hindawi Publishing Corporation. 2014: 250424. doi: 10.1155/2014/250424. ISSN 2090-3146. PMC 4058509. PMID 25343046. Dale, Rodney (2000). The Wordsworth Dictionary of Culinary & Menu Terms. Wordsworth Editions Ltd. p.460. ISBN 1-84022-300-6. Archived from the original on 2023-06-21 . Retrieved 2023-06-21. Regarding homemade goodies – not only are they a fun/smart way to utilize seasonal produce – they’re also a lot tastier because they’re made with l-o-v-e, and more special too because often – the cook(s) will give their unique twist/spin to the recipe – an extra pinch/splash of that secret ingredient – spice/sauce/spirit, perhaps – you get my drift.

What’s behind that sweet touch? They marinate with sweet onions, white vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard, coriander, and celery. And that’s the secret sauce!

Le Vay, Benedict (2005). Eccentric Britain: The Bradt Guide to Britain's Follies and Foibles. Bradt Travel Guides. p.261. ISBN 1-84162-011-4. Archived from the original on 2023-06-21 . Retrieved 2023-06-21. West Indian gherkin, Cucumis anguria L." Plants for a Future. 2012. Archived from the original on 13 November 2017 . Retrieved 13 November 2017. Brown, Amy Christine (2018-01-01). Understanding Food: Principles and Preparation. Cengage Learning. ISBN 978-1-337-55756-6. Archived from the original on 2023-06-21 . Retrieved 2023-06-21. Cucumbers and gherkins". Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original on 14 November 2017 . Retrieved 13 November 2017.Basically, you rinse the cucumbers and then submerge them in the seasoned liquid. Then, let it sit. A crucial step in their making involves letting them bask in the sunlight. The bright sun aids in their fermentation. But hang on. The fun does not stop there! Some food enthusiasts push the envelope and add actual candies into the mix.