How to Make Pickled Cucumbers for Burgers
A popular condiment in dishes such as burgers, pickled cucumbers are made by soaking sliced cucumbers in a vinegar solution. In general, pickling is a common way to preserve fruits or vegetables. Allow me to show you this quick pickled cucumber recipe.
Cook Time
Prep time: 1 hour
Ready in: 1 hour
Yields: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium size cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Utensils
For Preparation:
- 1 large bowl
- 2 medium bows
- 1 small bowl
- 1 medium plate
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- measuring spoons
Instructions
- In a bowl, add all of the ingredients except for the cucumbers.
- Stir the mixture until all of the solids have completely dissolved.
- Add the cucumber slices.
- Keep the pickled cucumbers inside the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Tips and Techniques
- There are so many different brands of vinegar available at the supermarkets. Make sure to taste the vinegar first before adding it to the mixture.
- Adding garlic builds extra flavor.
- Make it spicy by adding chopped chiles.
- Let the cucumber slices sit in the pickling juice for at least an hour before serving. This allows time for the cucumbers to fully absorb the pickling flavors.
Step-by-Step Procedure: Pickled Cucumber
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Questions & Answers
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Comments
AUTHORHello Liz,
You are right, it can be eaten with anything.
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Hi Pamela,
It's our all time favorite at home since it's so easy to prepare. This recipe is kinda sweet, you can add other spices for some twist to its flavor.
This is a quick and easy recipe for a great accompaniment.
I use to make pickled cucumbers, and I haven't thought of them in a while. Thanks for the recipe. I didn't ever actually have a recipe, but yours looks just like what I made.
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