Cool As A Cucumber Recipe

Name: Cool As A Cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. kosher salt; 8 small pickling cucumbers, washes & dried; 1 qt. champagne vinegar; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 shallots, sliced; 1/4 c. kosher salt; 1 tbsp. sugar; 1 tbsp. mustard seeds; 1 tbsp. fennel seeds; 1 tbsp. black peppercorns; 1 tbsp. hot red pepper flakes; 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

1/2 c. kosher salt
8 small pickling cucumbers, washes & dried
1 qt. champagne vinegar
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 shallots, sliced
1/4 c. kosher salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. mustard seeds
1 tbsp. fennel seeds
1 tbsp. black peppercorns
1 tbsp. hot red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves

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1. Prepare cucumbers: Dissolve salt in 2 qts. hot water. Pour salted water into large glass container and sunmerge cukes. Put a plate on top to prevent them from floating to the surface. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Rinse
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2. Make brine: Put vinegar, garlic, shallots, salt, sugar, and 1 qt. water in a medium pot. Combine mustard and fennel seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves in saute pan and toast over medium heat for about 3 min. Add the toasted spices to the vinegar mixture and bring to a boil. THen lower heat and let brine simmer for 10 min.
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3. Place cucumbers in clean, dry glass or ceramic container and pour hot bring over them. Use a plate to keep the green guys submerged in liquid and place container in fridge uncovered. LEave until bring cools, then cover the container with a lid and keep for 1 week.
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For good pickles, eat in a week. For great pickles, eat in a month.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. kosher salt, 8 small pickling cucumbers, washes & dried, 1 qt. champagne vinegar, 6 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Cool As A Cucumber falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cool As A Cucumber

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