Betty's Old-Fashioned Cucumber Slices -- 4th of July
In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Old-Fashioned Cucumber Slices. This is a recipe that has been around a long time, but it has endured as a great salad or a side dish.
Ingredients
| Cucumber | 3 Medium (1 medium to large English cucumber used) | |
| Salt | 1 Tablespoon | |
| White vinegar | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Ground black pepper/Ground white pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Wash cucumbers, pat dry and cut them into paper-thin slices to measure about 2 cups.
2. In a deep bowl, place cucumbers and sprinkle salt between layers.
3. Cover cucumbers with a plate and weigh them down with a heavy object. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
MAKING
4. Drain cucumbers thoroughly and press out remaining liquid.
5. In a cup, mix together white vinegar, sugar, and ground pepper.
6. Pour over cucumber slices. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
SERVING
7. Drain cucumbers before serving and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 31Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Total Fat %
Saturated Fat %
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 970 mg40.42%
Total Carbohydrates 8 g2.7%
Dietary Fiber %
Sugars 6 g
Protein %
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
