Best Grandmas Cucumbers Recipes

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MOM'S CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS



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Mom's Cucumber and Onions is an old fashioned recipe featuring garden vegetables. The ingredients are simple--cucumbers, onions, salt, vinegar, sugar, celery seed and black pepper, but the finished result is the perfect accompaniment to any summer meal.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4-6 cucumbers, peeled and sliced
1/2 white or yellow onion, sliced thin
1 Tablespoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon celery seed (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Add peeled and sliced cucumbers and onions to a bowl; sprinkle with salt.
  • Cover mixture with water and stir; let sit for approximately for 20 - 30 minutes (up to 1 hour).
  • Drain the water. Add vinegar, sugar, celery seed and black pepper; stir.
  • Allow to marinate before eating. These will get better as they sit in the refrigerator.

GRANDMA'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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A family favorite that has spanned generations. We're sure you'll love this fresh cucumber salad as much as we do!

Provided by Bernadine Fox, Hauke's grandma

Categories     Salads     Sides

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cucumber
½ onion
⅔ cup cream ((⅔ cup = 100 ml))
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp sugar
2 tbsp dill, fresh ((or frozen))

Steps:

  • Finely slice the cucumber and finely dice the onion. All really, really fine :-)
  • Add to a bowl and mix in the cream.
  • Finish off the salad with the vinegar, sugar and salt.
  • Mix well and let the salad rest for at least 2 hours for maximum taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 308 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S CREAMED CUCUMBERS



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I got this from my husband's Grandma, it tastes great and is really good with any barbequed foods and even fish.My kids love it too.

Provided by jnelson02

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large cucumber, sliced thinly
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
1/8 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 dash salt (to taste)
1 dash pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Slice the cucumber thinly, into a med-size bowl.
  • Add the Miracle Whip, and milk. Stir Well.
  • Add the vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix well.
  • Let sit in the Fridge for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23.5, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2.3, Sodium 49, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 1

GRANDMOTHER'S SOUR CREAM CUCUMBER SALAD



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This recipe is just like my grandmother's cucumber salad. A great side dish for summertime grilling or anytime.

Provided by Drewbasa

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced
½ cup diced sweet onion (such as Vidalia®)
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine cucumbers, onion, vinegar, sugar, sour cream, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 1.2 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 294 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

GRANDMAS CUCUMBER RELISH



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This has been in my family for generations. We use it for burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, and also on the holidays as a condiment to go with the meat.

Provided by Carolyn Parke

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 large pickling cucumbers
1 1/2 lb green bell peppers
1 1/2 lb red bell peppers
3 large onions
2 c celery
1/2 c kosher salt
4 c sugar
1 c flour
2 Tbsp dry mustard
2 Tbsp turmeric, ground
2 Tbsp celery seed
2 c apple cider vinegar
2 c water

Steps:

  • 1. using a food processor or food mill, chop the vegetables to a medium-fine texture.
  • 2. Place the vegetables in a bowl with the salt and enough water to cover. Stir the mixture, and place a plate or a piece of plastic wrap over the bowl and let stand for 1 1/2 hours.
  • 3. Drain all the liquid from the vegetables and put them in a large pan.
  • 4. In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour and spices. mix well. Add vinegar and 2 cups of water then whisk till smooth. Pour over vegetables. combine well.
  • 5. Heat to boiling, reduce heat and cook stirring constantly until relish becomes very thick (approximately 30 to 35 minutes).
  • 6. Fill clean hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch space below rim. Wipe the rims clean and seal.
  • 7. Place jars upside down for 10 minutes. Return to upright position and cool.
  • 8. Check the bottles to ensure they have sealed. Label and store in a dry place. Relish is good for 1 year.

GRANDMA'S DILL PICKLES



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This treasured dill pickle recipe is like an old friend. These crispy spears have a slightly salty, tart flavor with a good balance of dill, garlic and peppers. -Betty Sitzman, Wray, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

11 cups water
5 cups white vinegar
1 cup canning salt
12 pounds pickling cucumbers, quartered or halved lengthwise
9 dill sprigs or heads
18 garlic cloves
18 dried hot chilies

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, bring water, vinegar and salt to a boil; boil 10 minutes. Pack cucumbers into nine hot quart jars within 1/2 in. of top. Place one dill head, two garlic cloves and two peppers in each jar. , Carefully ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. . Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GRANDMA'S CUCUMBERS RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by á-5531

Number Of Ingredients 5

Fresh cucumbers - washed & sliced (with or without peelings)
Salt
1 C. sugar
1/2 c. vinegar
onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Put sliced cucumbers in a bowl and generously sprinkle salt all over top of cucumbers. Place a smaller upside-down plate over the cucumbers and set a heavy can on top of the plate to hold plate down. Let sit a few hours for the salt to marinade cucumbers. Drain cucumbers, put back into the bowl. Add chopped onions. Mix sugar and vinegar and pour over cucumbers/onions. Let sit in refrigerator until serving. Stir.

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