Cornichons are adorable little French pickles made from miniature gherkin cucumbers.

The crunchy pickles have a dry, sharp taste, and are often served alongside fatty meats such as pork rillettes or with traditional French pot-au-feu, in order to perk up and cut through the richness of a meaty dish. They are also used in tartare and other sauces.

A staple condiment, cornichons are often the last thing standing in a French refrigerator.