Sweet And Sour Cucumber Slices Recipes

SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Trim the ends of the cucumbers and slice them lengthwise in half, then run the tines of a fork several times down the length to creat a slight decoration on the skin.
• Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and cut the cucumber halves into 3-inch sections; cut the sections, along the length, into almost paper thin slices and place in a bowl.
• Mix the remaining ingredients; add to the cucumbers and toss lightly to coat the slices.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes; serve cold.

SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Halve cucumbers lengthwise and scrape out seeds.
• Slice cucumbers 1/8-inch thick.
• Transfer to colander set over a bowl.
• Sprinkle cucumbers with salt and refrigerate.
• Combine vinegar, sugar and rice wine vinegar in small saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, shaking pan gently to dissolve sugar; remove from heat.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Transfer to serving bowl and chill thoroughly.
• Add cucumbers and dill (if desired) and toss lightly.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.

SWEET-AND-SOUR CUCUMBERS WITH FRESH DILL

Steps:

• Place cucumber slices in colander. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, for dressing, stir vinegar, dill, sugar, and pepper in large bowl until sugar is dissolved.
• Drain cucumbers well; pat dry. Add cucumbers to dressing and stir to blend. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours; serve cold.

QUICK PICKLED SWEET CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Add the cucumber slices and chile slices to a medium bowl and toss to combine.
• In a medium saucepan, add the vinegar, sugar, 1/2 water and salt. Heat gently, stirring, just until the sugar and salt dissolve. Pour over the cucumbers and chiles in the bowl. Set aside to marinate at least 15 minutes before serving.

SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• In medium saucepan over high heat, combine the vinegar, salt, sugar, the crushed garlic clove and 1 serrano pepper. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat off and allow to cool.
• Put the cucumbers and red onions in a large, nonmetallic serving bowl with remaining serrano pepper and the thinly sliced garlic and toss to combine.
• When the vinegar mixture has cooled, strain it into a small bowl and pour it over the vegetables. Stir to coat the vegetables with the vinegar mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

CUCUMBERS IN SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Place the cucumber slices in a container and cover with cold water. Refrigerate 4 hours to overnight.
• Whisk the sour cream, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Drain the cucumbers and squeeze out the excess water; add to the bowl and mix to coat with dressing.

REFRIGERATOR CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• In a large container, combine cucumbers and onions. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, stirring until sugar is dissolved. , Pour over cucumber mixture; mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight. May be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

CEIL'S CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumber slices, onions, and green peppers.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the salt, celery seed, vinegar and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil. Allow the mixture to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Combine the mixture in the mixing bowl with the mixture in the saucepan. Pack into sterile jars and refrigerate for 24 hours.

BEST EVER SWEET PICKLES

Steps:

• In a large nonreactive bowl, combine cucumbers, onion and salt. Cover with crushed ice and mix well. Let stand 3 hours. Drain; rinse and drain thoroughly., In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, water, vinegars, mustard seed, celery seed and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add cucumber mixture; return to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until heated through., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 4 hot wide-mouth 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Add 3 garlic cloves and 1 bay leaf to each jar. Remove air bubbles and, if necessary, adjust headspace by adding hot pickling liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

SWEET AND SOUR CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Mix vinegar and sugar in a saucepan; heat just to melt sugar.
• Wash, trim and slice cucumbers 1/8 inch thick, and stir into vinegar mixture.

SWEET-AND-SOUR CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss together cucumbers and onions. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, mustard, and celery seeds. Whisk in oil and vinegar until emulsified. Pour vinaigrette over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours to let flavors blend. Serve chilled.