Pickles in Brine

These great tasting cucumbers look like they were just taken out of an oak barrel. Served plain as a side dish, they are so deliciously crisp and firm that it seems they have been especially created for the elaborate Russian hors d`oeuvre or Zakuski ceremony. They can also be used for cooked dishes, such as soups and sauces. . Traditional part of "Zakuski" menu served with vodka.