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With a knife or crinkle cutter, cut the cucumbers crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.
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You should have about 4 cups.
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Line a colander with two or three paper towels.
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Put the cucumbers in the colander, cover with additional paper towels, and set a plate on top to slightly weigh the cucumbers down (this will help remove any excess moisture).
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Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
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In a large saucepan, bring the remaining ingredients to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the cucumbers.
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Cook for 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from the heat and let cool for 15 minutes.
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Transfer to an airtight container large enough to hold the cucumbers and liquid (a clean large pickle jar works well) and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
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The pickles will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
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As its name tells you, this small cucumber variety is primarily used for pickles.
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Its also used as a garnish in many Asian dishes and can be substituted for the more common cucumber.
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Pickling cucumbers have thin skin, are crisp, and have very small seeds.
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Many groceries carry them regularly, or you can look for them at a local farmers market or Asian grocery store.
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A great alternative is the English, or hothouse, cucumber (see Cooks Tip on English Cucumbers, page 76).
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You can also pickle the common cucumber.
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Youll find pickling spices in the spice section of the grocery.
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Commercial brands of this aromatic mix of spices vary but can include allspice, cinnamon, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, ginger, bay leaves, chiles, pepper, cloves, cardamom, and mace.
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Use 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of the mixture in marinades, water for cooking shrimp, or soups and stews.
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Use kitchen twine to tie the spices in a small piece of cheesecloth so you can remove them easily.
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(Per serving)
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Calories: 11
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Total fat: 0.0g
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Saturated: 0.0g
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Trans: 0.0g
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Polyunsaturated: 0.0g
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Monounsaturated: 0.0g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 1mg
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Carbohydrates: 2g
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Fiber: 1g
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Sugars: 1g
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Protein: 0g
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Calcium: 17mg
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Potassium: 57mg
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