Old Fashioned Cucumbers And Onions In Vinegar Recipes

MOM'S CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Add peeled and sliced cucumbers and onions to a bowl; sprinkle with salt.
• Cover mixture with water and stir; let sit for approximately for 20 - 30 minutes (up to 1 hour).
• Drain the water. Add vinegar, sugar, celery seed and black pepper; stir.
• Allow to marinate before eating. These will get better as they sit in the refrigerator.

GRANDMA'S CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Place cucumber slices in a colander and liberally sprinkle salt over cucumbers; set aside until water starts to release from cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse cucumbers.
• Mix cucumbers, onions, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
• Whisk sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over cucumber mixture and stir until evenly coated.

CREAMED CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• 1. Mix mayo, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, garlic, onion, & dill weed in a medium bowl.
• 2. Peel and slice cucumbers and onions and put in a strainer. Pour salt over the cucumbers and mix until well coated. Allow to sit for 1/2 an hour or so. Rinse salt off and pat cucumbers dry with a paper towel. This process brings the moisture out of the cucumbers so the recipe stays creamy instead of liquidy.
• 3. Stir cucumbers into mayo mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. It will even taste better the next day just as the old fashioned cucumbers and onions would!

OLD FASHIONED CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS IN VINEGAR

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers and onions in a large bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over cucumbers and onions. Mix or toss to combine.
• Let cucumbers and onions marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours and up to overnight. The longer the better!

MARINATED CUCUMBER, ONION, AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl until smooth; add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion and stir to coat.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours.

CUCUMBERS & ONIONS IN VINEGAR

Steps:

• 1. Yes, the amounts are vague because it just depends on how much you want to make. You will want to taste along the way until you find the exact "taste" your family will enjoy. This is how I do it.
• 2. Slice cucumbers and onion in a bowl. For 4 people, I would use 1-2 cucumbers and maybe 1/4 of a medium onion. For my family, I cut the onion rings into half.
• 3. Pour apple cider vinegar over the cucumbers and onions. I use about 1/3 cup to start.
• 4. Then I add a splash of water, about 1/6 of a cup, or half of the amount of vinegar.
• 5. This next step is totally CONTROVERSIAL in West Virginia, so I hesitate to start another Civil War and divide the state, but I sprinkle in a little sugar, maybe a Tablespoon.
• 6. Stir together and add salt & pepper, to taste. You can serve it immediately or cover the bowl and let it "set" in the refrigerator for a half hour or so. Mom always made it first, then fixed dinner while the cucumbers soaked up the deliciousness in the fridge. Serve with every summer dinner and make more wonderful food memories with your family. =^..^=

VINEGAR AND SUGAR CUCUMBER

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix first 3 ingredients.
• Peel and slice cucumbers and onion and add to vinegar/water/sugar mix.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
• If all the cucumbers and onions are eaten reserve the vinegar/water/sugar mix and add fresh cucumbers and onion.
• My servings are an estimate, as I can eat the whole bowl myself :) The cooking time is actually the refrigeration time.