Some people think pickling only refers to cucumbers, but you can actually pickle just about anything. Pickling’s a form of preserving food achieved either through something called anaerobic fermentation or by submerging it in vinegar.
For beginning picklers, it’s easiest to start with the vinegar brine method of pickling, read more here: https://www.anoffgridlife.com/pickling-for-beginners-how-to-get-started