Mamas Pickled Onions And Cucumber Recipes

QUICK-PICKLE CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Place the cucumbers and onions in a clean 1-quart jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add the garlic, if using. Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper in a measuring cup and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Pour into the jar, making sure the vegetables are submerged. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. The vegetables keep for about a week.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON TEA QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBER AND ONION

Steps:

• Use a fork to run through the surface of the cucumber, vertically downwards, to obtain a fluted pattern when sliced.
• Cut cucumber into thin slices and put into a large bowl, sprinkle with salt and mix well. Leave the cucumber for 10 minutes to absorb the salt then rinse with cold water. Drain off excess liquid in a colander. Return cucumber to the large bowl and add the sliced onions.
• Combine sugar and vinegar together. Add to cucumber and onion slices and mix well.
• Decant into a plastic container, and refrigerate overnight or for a few hours before serving.
• Garnish with mint or parsley.
• Keeps in the fridge for a week.

PICKLED ONION AND CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients in a large bowl.
• Cover and chill 24 hours.
• Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.