List of pickled foods
Pickled foods are a broad category of food items that have been preserved through the process of pickling. Pickling is a method of preserving food by either immersing the food in an edible liquid that inhibits or kills bacteria and other micro-organisms (typically brine or vinegar), or by fermenting the food in a brine.
Types of pickled foods[edit | edit source]
Vegetables[edit | edit source]
- Cucumbers: Cucumbers are often pickled in a mixture of vinegar, water, and sometimes sugar, and left to ferment for a period of time. This process makes the cucumbers last longer and gives them a distinct tangy flavor.
- Kimchi: A traditional Korean dish, kimchi is made from fermented vegetables, primarily cabbage and radishes, with chili pepper and other seasonings.
- Sauerkraut: A type of fermented cabbage with a distinctive sour flavor, sauerkraut is a staple in German cuisine.
Fruits[edit | edit source]
- Lemons: Pickled lemons are a common ingredient in Moroccan and Middle Eastern cuisine. They are preserved in a brine of water, lemon juice, and salt.
- Watermelons: Pickled watermelon is a traditional food in southern US cuisine. The rind of the watermelon is preserved in a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and spices.
Meats[edit | edit source]
- Pickled herring: A staple in Scandinavian, Baltic, and Northern German cuisines, pickled herring is a fish preserved in a solution of vinegar, salt, and sugar, often with the addition of onions and other flavorings.
- Corned beef: Corned beef is a type of salt-cured beef product. The term comes from the treatment of the meat with large-grained rock salt, also called "corns" of salt.
Eggs[edit | edit source]
- Eggs: Pickled eggs are typically hard boiled eggs that are cured in vinegar or brine. This was originally done like many foods as a way to preserve the food so that it could be eaten months later.
See also[edit | edit source]
This is a non-exhaustive food and drink related list.
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