Spreewälder Gurken

These pickles are known as an Eastern German classic. They are produced according to traditional recipes using cucumbers grown in the Spreewald region, where the rich mineral content and delicate water balance of the local soil contribute to the distinctive flavor of both the cucumbers and the herbs and spices used in the brine, which include onions, dill, horseradish and other aromatic herbs.

Three major variations of Spreewälder Gurken are the salty brine pickled Saure Gurken, which are praised as a hangover cure, Senfgurken, which are pickled with mustard seeds, and Gewürzgurken, which are pickled with sugar and vinegar.