Pickled gherkins are a fixture of the Turkish and Eastern European table, and the sweet and sour style softens the usual sharp tang with a gentle sweetness. This Bodrum jar, with a red lid and a bilingual English and Turkish label, holds gherkins that are ready to eat straight from the jar.
Serve them with kebabs, köfte, lahmacun, grilled chicken and mezze plates, or slice them into sandwiches, burgers, potato salad and cheese boards. Chopped finely, they also lift tuna salad, tartare-style dressings and Russian-style salads. Keep a few pieces on a small plate at the table; the tang cuts through rich and fried food nicely.
Store the unopened jar in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. After opening, keep the lid tightly closed, store the jar in the fridge and keep the gherkins submerged in the liquid, using a clean fork rather than fingers, or follow the instructions on the label. Please check the printed label for the net and drained weight, ingredients and allergen information.