Marinated Cucumbers

[donna]

This is recipe from a German friend, whose mother-in-law made these. She was from Germany. It is an old recipe.

Marinated Cucumbers

thinly sliced cucumbers, 1 large or 2 small
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup clear or cider vinegar
3/4 cups water
3 tablespoons sugar
black or cayenne pepper to taste
a little thinly sliced onion

Sprinkle sliced cucumbers and onion with salt. Mix gently.
Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Mix, vinegar, water and sugar together until sugar dissolves. Pour over cucumbers and onion. Mix, cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.

 

[truthckr]

A similar recipe is used around here at church picnics. It's a very good dish.

 

[nitrofd]

We have always had a side dish like this during the holidays,a little sweet and a little tart.great conbination.must admit this is not my wife's best but her baby sister makes it great.

 

[donna]

My Mom made this too. There was slight variation on hers. I now make it. Love cucumbers.

 

[AshleyMel]

Every year my Nanny planted a very large garden and we would have this dish through out the growing season with the fresh cucumbers. Whenever I mention it to friends they always make a sour face and look as if it the most horrid concoction ever! I remember it fondly but never make it myself. I wonder why? It is quite tasty!

 

[donna]

Ashley make it. I know you will enjoy.

 

[AshleyMel]

Nanny used white vinegar. Wonder if cider would alter the taste much?

 

[Jimklag]

This is recipe from a German friend, whose mother-in-law made these. She was from Germany. It is an old recipe.

Marinated Cucumbers

thinly sliced cucumbers, 1 large or 2 small
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup clear or cider vinegar
3/4 cups water
3 tablespoons sugar
black or cayenne pepper to taste
a little thinly sliced onion

Sprinkle sliced cucumbers and onion with salt. Mix gently.
Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Mix, vinegar, water and sugar together until sugar dissolves. Pour over cucumbers and onion. Mix, cover and refrigerate overnight before serving.

I cannot eat cucumbers for reasons of gastrointestinal distress. Gotta get rid of the seeds first, otherwise, after a couple hours, you will need a gas mask in my presence.

 

[nitrofd]

I cannot eat cucumbers for reasons of gastrointestinal distress. Gotta get rid of the seeds first, otherwise, after a couple hours, you will need a gas mask in my presence.

Blame it on Gus.

 

[AshleyMel]

When Nanny ate them, we all head about it later!

 

[Jimklag]

Blame it on Gus.

Wish I could. Unfortunately, my flatulence leaves no room for doubt as to the source of the toxic fumes.

 

[nitrofd]

Wish I could. Unfortunately, my flatulence leaves no room for doubt as to the source of the toxic fumes.

Every dog owner blames it on the dog.

 

[Jimklag]

Every dog owner blames it on the dog.

SBD's get blamed on Gus. And Buddy (RIP), my dad's chihuahua who we inherited, was so bad I didn't need to fake it. That dog converted food into jet fuel.

 

[LoyaltyOfDogs]

This sounds delicious and is similar to a version that I make. Mine includes a bit of mayonnaise or salad dressing and omits the pepper. But our family enjoys spicy food, so next time I'll include cayenne to give the dish some extra kick. Thanks for the inspiration, @donna!

 

[donna]

You can use either type vinegar. I too usually use white vinegar.