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Why it works: Cucumber and dill match in chemistry and in kitchens. They rank in the top 1% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 530 recipes. Both carry 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine, which smells earthy, pea. The science ↓

The Mayor’s Pickles

Ingredients

Directions

  1. What kind of cuke should I use?

  2. We highly recommend using either Persian or Kirby cucumbers. They're both classic and stay nice and crunchy. Use Persian if you're not so into seeds. That's what we used here. They also pack nicely because they're super straight and thin.

  3. Does the type of vinegar matter?

  4. Yes, and no. We used white vinegar here so the flavor would be clean and it wouldn't discolor the pickle, but you could swap for apple cider vinegar. Stay away from vinegars that are too overpowering, like red wine vinegar, sherry, or...gasp...balsamic!

  5. Can I add other flavors?

  6. Yes! We kept it simple by adding a few crushed garlic cloves and fresh dill, but feel free to get creative. Add mustard seeds, whole black peppercorns, crushed red pepper flakes, or even fresh chiles for a kick!

  7. What jar should I use?

  8. We love mason jars for the job, but you could even use an old (washed) pickle jar. Just always be sure to use a clean jar with a tight lid.

  9. How long does it take to "pickle"?

  10. We say wait at least 2 hours for the pickling to kick in, but if you can, try to give it 24 hours for max flavor.

  11. How long will it last?

  12. These pickles will last for up to a week in your refrigerator, but we doubt you'll have any left at that point 😉.

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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)

76Calories
1 gProtein
0 gFat
18 gCarbs
What these numbers assume: 6 portions
IngredientPortion assumedkcal
Sugar1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated49
Cucumber1/2 cup sliced (52g)16
Dill5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried4
Garlic1 clove (3g)4
Vinegar1 tbsp (15ml) distilled3
Salt1 tsp (6g)0

One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.

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The flavor team

The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.

  1. Cucumber + dilltop 1% of all pairs
    Smell alikestrong
    Cooked together530 recipes

    Shared aroma: 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine (earthy, pea).

  2. Cucumber + garlictop 4% of all pairs
    Smell alikestrong
    Cooked together2,556 recipes

    Shared aroma: linalool (floral, citrus).

  3. Cucumber + vinegartop 8% of all pairs
    Smell alikemoderate
    Cooked together4,734 recipes

    Shared aroma: 2-methylbutyl acetate (fruit).

  4. Dill + garlictop 8% of all pairs
    Smell alikemoderate
    Cooked together943 recipes

    Shared aroma: beta-phellandrene (minty, terpene).

  5. Dill + vinegartop 11% of all pairs
    Smell alikemoderate
    Cooked together659 recipes

    Shared aroma: isobutyraldehyde (malty, green).

Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs

Swap the garlic

How well each one fits the dish's main ingredients (cucumber, dill, vinegar, sugar):

  1. Tarragonfits better
  2. Peppermintfits better
  3. Capersfits better
  4. Garlicthe original

Fit is the average pairing score against cucumber, dill, vinegar, sugar. Candidates are from the same food group and used in at least 100 recipes.

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