There are two main types of cucumbers, pickling and slicing. Here, we'll focus on two slicing cucumber varieties, American and English. We'll break down everything you need to know, from the ...

American cucumbers are also quite seedy and water-logged, which makes them a challenging ingredient to incorporate in other ...

The garden-variety American cucumber pickle is crunchy and sour, with an aggressive taste of its own but a clear elasticity that accommodates other “flavor profiles” (Ghost pepper pickles!