Not All Pickles Need Vinegar: How Hungarian Sun Pickles Do Things A Little Differently - Chowhound

parasolia/Shutterstock While most pickles are made by immersing a cucumber in a vinegar-based brine, Hungary has a summertime twist that skips vinegar entirely. Known as kovászos uborka, or "sun pickles," this Hungarian tradition is about patience, the perfect environment, and the right ingredients. This pickling method begins with cucumbers submerged in salted water, alongside fresh dill and garlic. But one…