pennsylvania dutch cucumbers

Webb City, MO
Updated on May 28, 2012

This recipe I recieved from a good friend of mine several years ago.I can eat cucumbers right out of the garden but when I started making them this way they were fantastic.Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This picture comes from Taste of Home but a friend gave me the recipe.

prep time 4 Hr
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield serves 6

Ingredients

  • 4 medium cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced into rings
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • - lettuce leaves optional
  • - sliced tomatoes, optional

How To Make pennsylvania dutch cucumbers

  • Step 1
    Peel cucumbers; slice paper thin into a bowl. Sprinkle with salt; cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Rinse and drain cucumbers. Pat gently to press out excess liquid. Combine cucumbers and onion in a bowl; set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, combine sour cream, vinegar, chives, dill seed, pepper and sugar. Just before serving, add dressing to cucumbers and toss. If desired, arrange lettuce and tomatoes in a serving bowl and spoon cucumbers into middle.

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