Sweet pickles are cucumbers preserved in a sweetened vinegar brine, typically flavored with cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and mustard seed. The high sugar content distinguishes them from sour styles like dill or bread-and-butter pickles, giving sweet pickles a tangy-sweet flavor and crunchy texture. They are served as an accompaniment to sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs, and are used in salads, relishes, and as a mix-in for tuna or chicken salad. Sweet pickles are especially associated with Southern American cooking, though preparations vary in cut (whole, sliced, or speared) and added spices.