Storing Cucumbers

[mrs potato head]

HI !.
This is my first time on the Vine, so Hello to start with.
This year is not the first season that i have grown cues but is the first time i may need to store a few. All advice will be very welcome, actually storage advive in general.

Cheers and Bye for now...

[TPeers]

Try pickling them. Slice cucumber thinly - the thiner the better - layer in a colander with a handful or two if salt and drain for a couple of hours. N.B. do not leave for too long or the pickle is inedible!

Once drained and 'floppy' (a lovely technical term!) rinse, dry and layer in a jar with thinly sliced onions and a few dill tips. Top with hot, spiced vinegar that has dill seed added. Put on the lids, cool and store in the fridge or a cool larder. Store for a couple of weeks before first use, it should keep for about 4-6 months before the flavour and colour deteriorates.

[rustylady]

I would agree with TPeers, the only way to store cucumbers is pickles.

[Alison]

Have never tried to store conventional cukes and use any gluts of apple cuces in stir fries as they work well cooked also.

[Alice]

Hello Mrs Potato Head and welcome to the Vine. The only way I know to store cucumbers is in the fridge for a short time, or pickle them.