Pickled Cucumbers And Red Onion Recipes

PICKLED CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine both vinegars, sugar, salt and lemon juice. Place over medium heat and stir until sugar is dissolved. Let cool 10 minutes.
• Place celery seeds, cucumbers, Vidalia onion, and red onion in a large bowl.
• Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate at least 12 hours.

PICKLED CUCUMBERS AND RED ONION

Steps:

• Using a mandoline or sharp knife, finely slice the cucumbers and red onion. Put in a mixing bowl with the dill sprigs and a pinch of salt while you prepare the pickling solution.
• In a small pot over medium heat, combine white vinegar, sugar, allspice and salt. Stir well until the liquid is simmering and the sugar has completely dissolved. Pour pickling liquid over red onion and cucumbers and stir to ensure everything is evenly coated. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap (press the plastic wrap down onto the cucumbers so there is no air) and refrigerate. Chill for at least 4 hours to cool completely before serving.

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.