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Three Little Pigs Piquant Cornichons
Sweet & Spicy Cornichons Piquants derive from the Gherkin plant and are similar to cucumbers. These baby gherkins get pickled the traditional French way in vinegar, red chili pepper, and mustard seeds. They pair perfectly with coarse pate and other charcuterie.
$7.98
Three Little Pigs Piquant Cornichons are French baby gherkins pickled the traditional way in vinegar and spices, then finished with red chili pepper for heat. That chili is what sets them apart from a standard cornichon: these come out sweet, crispy, and crunchy with a spicy edge, packed in a glass jar and ready to eat straight away.
The balance of sweet, sour, and spicy makes them good enough to snack on by themselves, but they really shine as a foil for rich food. Set them next to pâté, ham, and other charcuterie, where the heat and acidity cut through the fat. They add an easy lift to a weekend sandwich or a holiday plate, from Thanksgiving dinner to a Tuesday lunch.
Best For
Anyone who likes a little heat with their charcuterie. Use them wherever you would use a regular cornichon but want more excitement — boards, sandwiches, and holiday spreads all benefit from the chili kick.
Pairing Suggestions
Country pâté · Cured ham · Sharp cheddar or Comté · Grilled sausages · A crisp lager or an off-dry Riesling to balance the heat
Storage & Freshness
Store the unopened jar in a cool, dry pantry. Once opened, refrigerate and keep the cornichons submerged in their brine to hold their crunch for several weeks.
Ships from our Atlanta facility, packed to protect the glass jar.
Key Features
- Available as a single 12.4 oz jar or by the case
- Imported from France
- Sweet, crunchy, and spicy from added red chili pepper
- Pickled the traditional French way in vinegar and spices
- Packed in a glass jar, ready to eat
Perfect For
Charcuterie boards · Sandwiches · Holiday spreads · Everyday snacking
About Three Little Pigs
Three Little Pigs (Les Trois Petits Cochons) has made French charcuterie in small batches since 1975. The name is French for ""the three little pigs."" Piquant cornichons are the spicy counterpart to the company's classic French cornichons.
""Piquant"" is simply French for pleasantly spicy or sharp — here it comes from the red chili pepper worked into the brine.
How spicy are these cornichons?
They have a gentle, warming heat from red chili pepper, balanced by sweetness and the usual cornichon tang. They are spicy enough to notice but still snackable on their own.
Are they vegan?
Yes. They are baby cucumbers pickled with vinegar, spices, and red chili pepper, with no animal ingredients, so they suit vegan and vegetarian diets.
How should I store them after opening?
Refrigerate the jar after opening and keep the cornichons covered by their brine. Stored this way they stay crunchy for several weeks.
| Brand Name | Trois Petits Cochons |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Gherkins (inlcuding sulphites), water, sugar, alcohol vinegar, salt, yellow and brown mustard seeds, chilies 0.5%, flavors. |
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