cucumbers 'n cream

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21 Pinches
Southwest, FL
Updated on Feb 15, 2016

This recipe and technique came from my grandma. She loved to serve these delicious cucumbers with ham at Easter. So this recipe has been handed down, to my mom, and now to me and my sister. Our family just loves 'em! I think you will too!

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method No-Cook or Other
yield makes a large bowl full

Ingredients

  • 6 medium cucumbers
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 medium onion, sliced as this as possible
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • - black pepper, to taste

How To Make cucumbers 'n cream

  • Step 1
    Peel and then slice the cucumbers as thin as possible. Place in a large bowl, sprinkle the cucumbers with salt.
  • Step 2
    Place a heavy plate on top of the sliced cucumbers to help press juice from the cucumbers. Let stand that way for 1 hour.
  • Step 3
    After the cucumbers have softened, squeeze the juice from the cucumbers, using your hands. Discarding the juice. After this step, add the thinly sliced onions.
  • Step 4
    Add the vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Mix well. Now add the sour cream and mix again.
  • Step 5
    Chill well before serving.

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