Old-fashioned Cucumbers & Onions in Vinegar "Dressing"

Name: Old-fashioned Cucumbers & Onions in Vinegar "Dressing"
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cucumbers; Vidalia onion (or other sweet variety); Equal parts vinegar and water; Sugar; Salt

StephieCanCook @StephieCooks

Midwest USA

This is a recipe I know is widespread and loved by many. This is just the way I was always taught to make it. The amounts of each ingredient for the "dressing" really just depend on how many cukes you have and how big they are, so I'm not listing amounts in the ingredients, but instead telling how much of each I used for this particular batch.

StephieCanCook @StephieCooks

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Ingredients

Cucumbers
Vidalia onion (or other sweet variety)
Equal parts vinegar and water
Sugar
Salt

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Steps

1

Peel and slice cucumbers. If they are very large, halve lengthwise before slicing. I used 3 large cukes for this batch and halved lengthwise.
2

Remove skin from onion, cut in half from pole to pole. Cut halves into thin slices. I used one medium Vidalia for this batch.
3

In a large bowl combine equal parts vinegar and water, about half as much sugar, and a pinch of salt. Wisk together to dissolve sugar. Taste and add more sugar and salt as desired. For this batch I ended up using 1 cup water, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup white vinegar, 3/4 cup sugar, and 1 tsp salt.
4

Add cucumbers and onion to vinegar mixture. Stir to ensure all pieces are coated evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. I like making mine a day ahead of time because the longer it sits the better it gets.

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StephieCanCook @StephieCooks

on July 01, 2018 16:19

Midwest USA

Cooking is a hobby and a passion of mine. I love cooking and trying new and different things. The best thing about cooking? I get to prepare delicious food for my family and friends that they (almost) always love! Lol.Many of my recipes are experiments in what I could make with what was available at the time. Many are simply my version of classic and/or popular dishes. A few are variations of recipes I have found elsewhere online but adjusted to our tastes. No matter what, though, each of my recipes is tried and tested before posting and I hope you find as much joy in preparing them as I do.