Making pickles is surprisingly easy, but the first step is choosing the right cucumbers for the job. We asked a pro chef for ...

You can make a smaller quantity of this pickle to fit a 500ml/18fl oz jar. You will need half the cucumbers, but the full amount of the pickling liquid.

Cook's Note: Like a one-size-fits-all garment ... class known as “vinegar pickles” or “quick pickles.” In addition to the familiar cucumber pickles, you can also use this recipe to ...