Easy Breezy Cucs Recipes

CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS IN VINEGAR

Steps:

• With a sharp knife or mandolin, slice the cucumbers and onions very thin
• Place the onions and cucumbers into a bowl; sprinkle with sea salt and sugar and mix well.
• Set the mixture aside for at least one hour to allow the cucumbers to release water
• Add the vinegar and dill; stir - adjust the salad with salt, pepper and sugar and water to taste

QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBER RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare the cucumbers. (Optional) Place the sliced cucumbers and some ice cubes in a colander in the sink for 20 minutes or so (this helps give them better crunch). Drain completely and pat dry.
• Make the Brine. In a saucepan, combine the vinegar, water, salt, mustard seed, coriander seed, peppercorn and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over high heat. Lower heat and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Pack cucumbers and vegetables in jars. Pack the cucumbers, green onions, jalapenos, garlic, and a few springs of dill in some wide-mouth jars (they should be packed tightly).
• Add the brine to the jars. Ladle the brine into the jars to cover the cucumbers (use the back of a spoon to push the cucumbers down to submerge). Give the jars a couple of taps to release any air bubbles and allow the cukes to settle.
• Cover tightly and refrigerate. Cover the jars tightly with their lids and refrigerate. For best results, allow the pickles a full night in the fridge before using, but you can enjoy them earlier if you like.

EASY BREEZY CUCS

Steps:

• Using a whisk, mix the vinegar with the sugar until sugar is dissolved into the vinegar.
• Add the water.
• Sprinkle with dill weed,salt and pepper.
• Ready after being refrigerated for at least 3 hours, better after 1 day. Excellent to keep for a long time in the fridge!