Grandmas Cucumbers Recipe 385 Recipes

GRANDMA'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Finely slice the cucumber and finely dice the onion. All really, really fine :-)
• Add to a bowl and mix in the cream.
• Finish off the salad with the vinegar, sugar and salt.
• Mix well and let the salad rest for at least 2 hours for maximum taste.
• Enjoy!

GRANDMA'S CUCUMBER AND ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Place cucumber slices in a colander and liberally sprinkle salt over cucumbers; set aside until water starts to release from cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse cucumbers.
• Mix cucumbers, onions, and green bell pepper together in a bowl.
• Whisk sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over cucumber mixture and stir until evenly coated.

GRANDMAS CUCUMBER RELISH

Steps:

• 1. using a food processor or food mill, chop the vegetables to a medium-fine texture.
• 2. Place the vegetables in a bowl with the salt and enough water to cover. Stir the mixture, and place a plate or a piece of plastic wrap over the bowl and let stand for 1 1/2 hours.
• 3. Drain all the liquid from the vegetables and put them in a large pan.
• 4. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour and spices. mix well. Add vinegar and 2 cups of water then whisk till smooth. Pour over vegetables. combine well.
• 5. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and cook stirring constantly until relish becomes very thick (approximately 30 to 35 minutes).
• 6. Fill clean hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch space below rim. Wipe the rims clean and seal.
• 7. Place jars upside down for 10 minutes. Return to upright position and cool.
• 8. Check the bottles to ensure they have sealed. Label and store in a dry place. Relish is good for 1 year.

GRANDMA'S CREAMED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Slice the cucumber thinly, into a med-size bowl.
• Add the Miracle Whip, and milk. Stir Well.
• Add the vinegar, salt, and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Let sit in the Fridge for about 30 minutes.

GRANDMA'S CUCUMBERS RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• Put sliced cucumbers in a bowl and generously sprinkle salt all over top of cucumbers. Place a smaller upside-down plate over the cucumbers and set a heavy can on top of the plate to hold plate down. Let sit a few hours for the salt to marinade cucumbers. Drain cucumbers, put back into the bowl. Add chopped onions. Mix sugar and vinegar and pour over cucumbers/onions. Let sit in refrigerator until serving. Stir.

GRANDMA HALL'S SWEET CUCUMBER PICKLES

Steps:

• 1st day-.
• Slice cucumbers peeland de-seed and soak in 2 gallons of water with 1 cup lime.
• 2nd day-.
• Rinse cucumbers good and mix the sugar and other spices and rinsed cucumbers in vinegar mixture and soak for 12 hours. Cover rinsed cucumbers with ice while mixing vinegar mixture. Be sure to drain cucumbers well, before adding to liquid.
• 3rd day-.
• Drain vinegar off cucumbers and heat to boiling, then add cucumbers and cook 20 minutes. Pack in jars and seal while hot. Can use green food coloring if desired.

GRANDMA VARGA'S HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD (UBORKASALATA)

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers very thinly, preferably using a mandolin.
• Take a colander, put in a small layer of cucumbers, then sprinkle with a small amount of the salt.
• Continue this method until all the salt and cucumbers are used up.
• Cover the cucumbers with a plate inside the colander, and put a very heavy weight on top.
• Make sure the colander is in a large bowl, because the cucumbers will lose alot of water.
• Let them sit for 1 hour.
• In the meantime, chop the dill and finely mince the garlic, put aside.
• After 1 hour, take a handful of cucumbers, and squeeze out as much juice as you can, and continue until they are all done.
• Rinse thoroughly with water, drain well.
• After the cucumbers are done, return to the colander, and weight down one more time for about 15 minutes.
• You do not have to squeeze out the juice again with your hands Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, except the paprika.
• After mixing thoroughly, put in a nice serving dish, and sprinkle with the paprika.
• Chill for at least 2 hours.
• Enjoy.
• Nutritional information shows a high amount of sodium, but the vast majority is pressed out by your hands. The main function of the kosher salt is to purge the moisture out of the cucumbers.

GRANDMA'S CUCUMBER TEA SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; beat until well blended. Stir in the cucumbers, red peppers (if using, onions, olives and parsley. Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
• Remove crusts from bread; cut each slice into 4 triangles. Spread with cream cheese mixture. Garnish with cucumber slices and dill sprigs if desired.