Senfgurken

Senfgurken or mustard pickles are made with slices of cucumbers which have been peeled, seeded, and salted before they are pickled in a vinegar-based liquid alongside onions, dill, and mustard seeds. Other typical spices added to the jar of pickles include black peppercorns, caraway seeds, coriander seeds, juniper berries, allspice berries, and bay leaves.

This simple German snack/appetizer is a common homemade staple that is often prepared in households throughout the country, while ready-made versions are available in most German supermarkets. With a distinctively sour and slightly sweet flavor, senfgurken are often served with barbecued meat or rye bread slathered with schmalz (rendered animal fat).