Cucumber Onion Pickle
Your own relishes can perk up a meal. Try this one.
6 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
6 medium onions, sliced
1/4 cup salt
2 1/2 cups white vinegar
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
4 teaspoons turmeric
Sprinkle cucumbers and onions with salt. Cover and let stand in refrigerator overnight. Drain. Bring vinegar and sugars to a full rolling boil in a large kettle. Mix cornstarch, mustard and turmeric. Add enough water to make a smooth paste.
Stir into vinegar mixture. Add vegetables and bring to a full rolling boil. Pack into hot sterilized jars and seal. Makes about four pints.
6 large cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
6 medium onions, sliced
1/4 cup salt
2 1/2 cups white vinegar
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
4 teaspoons turmeric
Sprinkle cucumbers and onions with salt. Cover and let stand in refrigerator overnight. Drain. Bring vinegar and sugars to a full rolling boil in a large kettle. Mix cornstarch, mustard and turmeric. Add enough water to make a smooth paste.
Stir into vinegar mixture. Add vegetables and bring to a full rolling boil. Pack into hot sterilized jars and seal. Makes about four pints.
posted by Nightowl | 8/20/2006
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