{"id":1778124,"date":"2022-06-23T09:54:10","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T14:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1778124"},"modified":"2024-12-12T08:53:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T14:53:11","slug":"best-cucumbers-for-pickling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-cucumbers-for-pickling\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Cucumbers for Pickling"},"content":{"rendered":"It's a great year to grow some cucumbers, especially if you're a fan of pickles. Growing cucumbers<\/a> is easy, and you'll be rewarded with a huge crop\u2014but do you know the best cucumbers for pickling<\/a>?\r\n\r\nThe first year I made pickles<\/a> from my garden cucumbers, I assumed any type would work just fine in the brine. Big mistake<\/a>: I ended up with disappointing pickles that had tough skins and mushy centers. It turns out there really is a reason why some cucumbers are meant for slicing and snacking, and others are meant for making pickles<\/a>.\r\n\r\nOur step-by-step guide has all you need to know. You can also discover if pickles are good for you<\/a>!\r\n

What Makes a Cucumber Good for Pickling?<\/h2>\r\nWhat if I want to eat my cucumbers and pickle them, too? Technically, can't any<\/em> type of cucumber be pickled?\r\n\r\nThe reason certain varieties are considered better for pickling is that, in the end, they make better-tasting pickles. According to Angela Gerace, who creates award-winning pickles at her company The Tipsy Pickle,<\/a> the best pickling cucumbers should have thin skins. (This is rare in most grocery store cucumbers.)\r\nWhile you're at it, check out the moonshine pickle<\/a> that actually makes you tipsy!\r\n