Pickled Fresh Cucumbers

jrobertfl's Note:

This is out of Scandinavian Smorgasbord cookbook. They are the best ever.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 10-12

Yield: 2.0 cups

• 2 medium cucumbers
• ½ cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 dash white pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley , finely chopped

Directions:

1. Wash cucumbers (do not peel) and slice very thin. (a Mandolin works best) place in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and cover with a plate which will rest directly on the cucumbers. Place a heavy weight on top and refrigerate for a few hours.
2. Combine sugar, vinegar and white pepper in saucepan and heat until sugar is melted. Cool. Pour over cucumbers, which have been well drained. Chill in refrigerator two or three hours before serving.
3. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Reviews

[Chef #310374]

great way to use the cukes from my garden. The whole family loved them. Thanks for the recipe. It was quick and easy, and the only change I made was not to melt the sugar mixture on the stove.

[French Tart]

Always a favourite in our house, this was an easy recipe that delivered on taste and freshness! I made it twice - once with white vinegar and then with some sherry vinegar......I have to say that the sherry vinegar was a little milder than the white vinegar! So, I may MIX them next time I make this, for a subtle taste of Scandinavia! I loved this recipe, especially the addition of the parsley - might add a little dill next time too! Made for T,Y and M tag game - Phase 1, merci for a great recipe jrobertfl! FT:-)