To discern which end of the gherkin has got to go, give the cucumber a close inspection. The blossom end will look rough and raised, while the stem side should be smooth. To protect your pickles ...

A true dill cucumber is between the size of a gherkin and a small cucumber, but if you can’t get hold of any, you can use gherkins or small immature cucumbers instead. You will need two 500 ...