Pickling Spice MixThe name "pickle" is derived from the Dutch word "pekel" or the northern German word "pkel," which both imply "salt" or "brine." Its straightforward nature protects your fruit without sacrificing important nutrients and gives each bite a tart crunch. The variety of veggies that your pickling recipe will work with makes it one of the more adaptable preservation techniques. You may pickle peppers, cucumbers, okra, eggs, cabbage, eggs, root vegetables