What are Cornichons?
Cornichons refers to small, tart, pickled cucumbers or gherkins. They’re usually about finger size in length and about the size of a child’s finger in width. They may be sold as cornichons in both France and in English speaking countries, though some may just refer to them as small gherkins. These delicious little pickles are excellent to serve as part of hors d’ouevres, on vegetable plates, or with other pickled vegetables. Since they’re typically finger food, they are great for any buffet setting, and their tart flavor, which permeates through these small gherkins, is excellent when contrasted with sharp or mild cheese. They also go very well with a selection of mixed olives.
