We love cucumbers fresh out of the garden and these are our favorite ways to enjoy them!

Creamed Cucumbers

❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE

Cucumbers either in vinegar or creamed is a dish we must have every summer in my household.  This vegetable is a very rewarding garden crop.  My family likes them raw, creamed, in vinegar and preserved as pickles.  Basically, any way you make them, we’ll eat them.  You will find both versions of this recipe in the recipe card below. We love to make them both up and enjoy them with a light meal for dinner on those hot days.

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SWAPS & ADDITIONS

Some people love to add fresh tomatoes to the creamed recipe. You can switch out the seasonings in any recipe if you like, this is just how our family enjoys them. Some people use cider vinegar instead of the white vinegar. For a real treat.. read the comments on this recipe. I love them all!

Cucumbers in Vinegar

OTHER GARDEN RECIPES

Judy Yeager

Summer cucumbers are always in abundance and these two recipes are a keeper. Make these as a side dish for those hot summer days!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Course Snack

Cuisine American, southern

Cucumbers in Vinegar

  • 2 to 3 medium sized cucumbers peeled
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar can add more or less
  • 3 or 4 cups water enough to cover cucumbers in bowl
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Creamed Cucumbers

  • 3 or 4 medium cucumbers peeled and sliced
  • 1 large onion peeled and sliced into rings
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon dill
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

  • Peel and slice cucumbers in a bowl. Slice onions and break into rings. Add remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for several hours before serving. Will keep for several days in the fridge.

CREAMED CUCUMBERS

  • Slice cucumbers and onion into a bowl. Mix other ingredients separately and whisk together. Pour over cucumbers and onions. Refrigerate for several hours.

Keyword Cucumbers Creamed, Cucumbers Vinegar

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