Easy
Published 1861
The small immature cucumbers that are known as dills or gherkins require a longer process, especially if their deep green colour is to be fixed, and they need partial cooking.
Select gherkins of a uniform size, place in a saucepan and cover with standard brine (
Drain until cold, then pack into jars and cover with spiced vinegar, preferably aromatic.
A great many people prefer gherkins sweet; they are particularly popular at cocktail parties. These are quite easy to prepare from the ordinary pickled fruit.