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Sour Cucumbers

Sour cucumbers are a family recipe from my hometown that make a tangy and refreshing summer side dish. Amounts in this recipe are estimated, use your judgement with how much to use based on the size of the cucumbers and personal taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Sides
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cucumbers peeled and thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt
  • Onion thinly sliced, enough to make about a 1:4 ratio of onion to cucumber
  • Canola oil enough to just coat the cucumber
  • Cider Vinegar about 3x the oil you used
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Put the sliced cucumbers into a colander and sprinkle generously with kosher salt. Gently crush the cucumbers together in your hands. Let sit for 5 minutes. Rinse the cucumbers in cold water and drain, gently squeezing the excess water out with your hands.
  2. Add onions to the bowl with the cucumbers. Drizzle on just enough oil to coat and stir until all cucumbers and onions are coated. Add about 3x the amount of vinegar as you added oil. Stir together. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Allow to sit in the fridge for 2-3 hours before serving. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.