Vinegarandsugarcucumber Recipes

MOM'S CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers and slice wafer thin. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand 30 minutes, then squeeze cucumbers to release moisture.
• In a medium size bowl mix sugar, water, vinegar, celery seed, and onion. Add cucumbers to mixture. Mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH VINEGAR

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers very thinly and place in a large bowl. I like to use a mandoline to keep the slices even and to make the process very fast, but you can just use a knife if you prefer.
• In a separate small bowl or in a jar, whisk or shake together vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper and herbs. Pour over cucumbers. Cover; chill at least one hour or overnight. Drain cucumbers and serve!

REFRIGERATOR CUKES (SUGAR & VINEGAR CUCUMBERS)

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, green/red pepper, onion, celery seed and salt in bowl; mix well.
• Stir sugar into vinegar in small bowl until dissolved.
• Pour over vegetables.
• Chill, covered, in refrigerator overnight.
• May store in refrigerator for 2 weeks.
• (An optional first step is to mix the cuke slices with salt and allow the water to drain out for an hour. If this is done, it may be necessary to add an additional 2 tsps. of salt after draining. Using red peppers makes this a colorful dish).