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Merry |
Posted - May 17 2009 : 11:44:47 PM I would like to make pickles this summer but I have a question. Have you been able to successfully make pickles from slicing cukes? I know pickling cukes are best, but I am gathering opinions. ![](icons/icon_smile.gif)
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GailMN |
Posted - May 18 2009 : 07:02:15 AM My first cukes of the season are generally used to make refrigerator pickles. They are so easy, very tasty and ready to eat in a couple of days or sooner. I'm sure there are many versions of this recipe - I make them like this:
2 cups sugar 1 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon celery seed pickling spice to taste garlic bulbs to taste onion fresh dill heads
Slice cucumbers (leave skin on) to thickness of a bread and butter pickle Soak slices in salt water Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed, pickling spice and garlic in saucepan - heat through Cool Drain salt water off cukes - I put in glass container, add sliced onion and dill heads, cover with cooled brine - refrigerate - I try and wait 24 hours before eating
I keep a batch of these going until cukes are done in the garden - it is a late summer staple.
Gail
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mellaisbella |
Posted - May 18 2009 : 05:39:52 AM hi Merry Yes, I use regular cucumbers all the time. I make pickles called Mustard pickles. there is cut up cucumbers, cauliflower, red peppers, onions and mustard (other spices too)...if you'd like the recipe, I could post it for you
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