Cucumbers are a staple in most households.You're not sure what to do with a lot of cucumbers.Cucumbers can be preserved so you can enjoy them for weeks to come.
Step 1: Cucumbers should be washed.
Even if you grow your own vegetables, washing removes excess dirt and chemicals.Chemicals can still get onto your vegetables.There is no need for a vegetable soap.98% of the chemicals andbacteria on vegetables can be rid of with tap water.If you want to wash your vegetables, use distilled water.
Step 2: You should slice your cucumbers.
If you keep them around 4 inch (0.64 cm), you should be fine.The thickness should be kept even with the use of a mandoline.The taste is more uniform with an even thickness.
Step 3: In a large bowl, mix cucumbers, salt, and onion.
Put the ingredients in a bowl and combine them.Cucumbers and onions should be covered in salt.Put the cucumber onion mixture in the bowl and let it sit for an hour.
Step 4: Combine the following ingredients: water, sugar, garlic, celery seed, and mustard.
The brine can be made by mixing the ingredients in a pot.There will be about 2 cups of brine.Bring the mixture to a boil on the stove and stir occasionally.When the sugar has dissolved, boil for two minutes.
Step 5: The cucumber onion mixture needs to be drained.
Cucumbers are full of water, so there will be water collected at the bottom of your onion mixture.You don't want that in your jars.Don't let the cucumbers out of the bowl, be careful not to drop them.Smaller nets can be used with a strainer.The excess liquid will not allow the onion and cucumbers to fall out.
Step 6: Put half the brine over the cucumbers.
You can save half of the brine to use later.Stir with care to combine everything.You don't want to break the cucumbers when stirring.Allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
Step 7: Put the cucumbers in your jars.
Make sure to scoop the cucumbers into the jars.You can scoop the cucumbers with a large serving spoon.Make sure the jars have at least one piece of garlic in them.
Step 8: The cucumbers will be covered with the remaining brine.
The cucumbers should be completely covered by the brine.Make sure the jars are tight by putting the covers on them.If you run out of brine, you can make a mixture of white vinegar and water.
Step 9: The jars should be placed in the fridge.
After cooling the jars, put them in the fridge for at least 24 hours.Cucumbers are good for up to 8 weeks.
Step 10: The cucumbers should be washed.
Cucumbers are still going to need to be washed even if you bought them at a store.Arsenic and lead can still be found in the soil you are growing your vegetables in.Chemicals get into your food if you don't clean off your vegetables.It's not necessary to use vegetable soaps or washes.98% of thebacteria and chemicals off your vegetables come from your tap water.If you want to wash your vegetables, you can always use distilled water.
Step 11: Cut the cucumbers.
You can slice them as you please.If you want to use the frozen cucumbers to make water, slice them in a way that will fit your water bottle or pitcher.Cucumbers should be frozen if you are going to use them in a smoothie or dip.To make sure they don't get freezer burn, put them in an airtight container.
Step 12: Cucumber slices are placed on a baking sheet.
They need this to make sure they freeze evenly.Cucumber slices will freeze clumped together if you put them in a freezer bag.When cucumbers are frozen, you can line the baking sheet with paper to make it easier to remove them.You can store the slices in a freezer bag after they are frozen.Cucumbers can be used to make many different things.
Step 13: The cucumbers should be sliced.
You want to make sure the cucumbers are very thin, even if it's based on your preference.Keeping the thickness uniform will allow the cooking time to stay consistent.Cucumber slices should be slightly thicker if you are going to bake the chips on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet.Cucumbers should be sliced to a uniform thickness with a mandoline slicer.You can look at it if you don't have a mandoline.
Step 14: Excess water should be removed.
Place a paper over the cucumbers to remove the water.Cucumbers will take longer to cook if the water is too moist.
Step 15: Cucumbers are tossed in salt and olive oil.
If the cucumbers aren't getting oil, you can add more.The flavor of the chip can be influenced by which oil you use.It is up to you to make a decision.
Step 16: Line the baking sheet with paper.
The cucumbers should be on the baking sheet.Don't let the cucumbers touch you.They will stick together.Cucumber slices should be flipped halfway through cooking if you are using aluminum foil.It will be easier to remove the foil when they are done baking.You can change the flavor by adding seasonings.
Step 17: The bake time is 3-4 hours.
Check to make sure the cucumbers aren't burning or turning black.The cooking times will vary from oven to oven.Cucumbers can be put in a dehydrator.If you want them to be dry and crisp, dehydrate them at 135 F.