Tify Dill Gherkins from the family of cucumbers are healthy sides for any food, preserved in herbs pickled in brine & vinegar, Great on salads, wraps & rolls, & burgers. A gherkin is a variety of cucumber, 10th Annual New York City International Pickle Day festival in 2010. Brined pickles are prepared using the traditional process of natural fermentation in a brine which makes them grow sour. Sour pickled cucumbers are low in calories. Dill pickles can be fried, typically deep-fried with a breading or batter surrounding the spear or slice. This is a popular dish in the southern US and a rising trend everywhere. Recommended: As a salad for a healthy crunch.vegetarian, type of tin: jar