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lots of cukes! preserving non-picklers

post #1 of 5
9/27/09 at 1:47pm
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is there any way to preserve slicing cucumbers? we've got a ton but didn't grow any picklers and there are only so many cucumber sandwiches i can eat.
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post #2 of 5
9/27/09 at 9:32pm
we pickled em anyway. they worked really well in spears and did come out pretty crisp.
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post #3 of 5
9/27/09 at 9:47pm
Yea, if you use grape leaves or oak leaves or even cherry leaves, they'll stay nice & crunchy. I slice 'em in disc shapes or spears, they're good either way.
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post #4 of 5
9/28/09 at 11:38am
Sun Pickles!

Dissolve together:
5 cups warm water
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
5 tablespoons pickling salt

Quarter slice cucumbers and pack into a 1 gallon jar. Add 3 heads of fresh dill & fresh sliced garlic to taste. Pour on warmed juice to cover and put on lid. Set out in sun for 3 days. Bring in, keep refrigerated.
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post #5 of 5
9/28/09 at 11:40am
I just freeze mine and use them in smoothies.
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