French Gherkins – Cornichons

Cornichons are little pickled gherkins, harvested before reaching maturity to ensure a crisp bite. They make the perfectly balanced garnish for rillettes, pates, cold cuts, and cheese fondues. They also add flavor and are an essential component in classic dishes ranging from steak tartar and sauce gribiche, to potato salad.

Origin: France
Brand: Maille
Storage: keep refrigerated
Shelf Life: see date on package
Ingredients: gherkins, Water, Vinegar, Onion, Salt, Spices, Natural Flavor, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Metabisulfite (preservative).

Dijon, 1747: From an industry he made an art said one of Sieur Maille s contemporary about him. The techniques that this artist of condiments wrote in his recipe book still form the basic of Maille products today.