Questions tagged [cucumbers]
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Do cucumbers inhibit spice and why?
Part of my lunch included cucumbers. I noticed a pepper grinder nearby and thought I would put pepper on my cucumber. When I tried it, it did not feel spicy. Does cucumber inhibit spice? If it does, ...
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Do you have to refrigerate Pickles?
So last weekend the wife and I got a huge jar of pickles at Costco. The thing is bigger than a gallon of milk (the wife really loves her pickles). There really isn't any room for it in the fridge, ...
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What is the name of the middle eastern salad containing Tomato and Cucumber?
Not sure if there is an proper name, had it in Israel but have seen it (or similar variations) in Moroccan restaurants (in the US). Comprised of primarily diced cucumbers and tomatoes, that have been ...
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Why do my cucumbers in brine have a metallic aftertaste?
I pickle cucumbers in brine using about 45 grams of salt per litre of water, stored in a mason jar at room temperature for about a week.
I season them with fresh dill, smashed garlic, a whole chilli ...
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Will bitter cucumbers ruin gazpacho?
I plan to make gazpacho in a blender. I'll be using the following ingredients, all blended together:
3 medium-large tomatoes
1/2 cup cucumber pieces
1/4 cup onion
1/2 cup bell peppers
1 Tbsp. Red ...
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What is the best way to store cucumbers? Do I refrigerate or not refrigerate?
I purchase the cocktail and snackable Persian cucumbers from my big box store because I enjoy the taste of the smaller cucumbers over the larger varieties. I always store them in my refrigerator ...
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When are cornichons ready to be pickled?
For the first time, I'm growing my own cornichon for pickling, but don't know the best time to pick them. Most recipes suggest they are ready when the fruit is about the size of your little finger - ...
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How to check if a vegetable is bitter without eating it
I want to know if my cucumber or ridge gourd is bitter before cooking, but for some reason, I can't eat or smell a slice of it to check. Is there any other way to check its bitterness?
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Can I freeze tzatziki sauce?
I've got a bunch of cucumbers from my CSA and one can only make so many pickles in a season :) Can we prepare a large batch of tzatziki sauce and freeze it to use later? Cucumbers have a lot of water, ...
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Fermented cucumbers without or with minimal salt possible?
Cucumbers can be made sour by giving sugar to lactic acid bacteria (I do not like vinegar).
Do you really need salt and can it be avoided, or what is the minimum if you do need it as preservative?
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Can you cut cucumbers when you make them in brine?
I'm trying to make Polish style cucumbers in brine (ogórki kiszone) but my jars are too small to fit cucumbers I can get in the supermarket. Can I just cut them or the lack of skin will change the ...
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How to prevent cucumbers from tasting bitter?
I am a cooking dummy and I hate bitter cucumbers. :) Help!
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How do you tell if pickles/cucumbers have gone bad
We're in the process of making 4-day sweet gerkins and after the second day of soaking overnight the brine solution was foamy and has an unpleasant odor. Does this mean the pickles have gone bad?
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Pickles (cucumbers) came out a little soggy after canning
I was very excited to use my water bath for the first time, as so far I have only made refrigerator (cucumber) pickles. This was also the first time I did not use sugar in the brine (just wanted to ...
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Lacto Fermented Vegetables - Off Flavors
Is anyone aware of some solid reference information on lacto-fermented vegetables? I am especially interested technical information, such as what off flavors may occur due to which circumstances.
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Bitter Cucumbers
I was watching a cooking show and the chef made the comment that if you use a large basic cucumber (not hot house, persian, kirbys, english, etc.) before you peel it, cut off about half an inch of the ...
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Which end of the cucumber should I save for later?
When using only half of a cucumber, which end of the cucumber should I save for later use - the stem end or the blossom end?
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Pickle handling [closed]
Pickles - My brother in law has a fit if you touch the pickles with your hands to replace them in the jar. He claims if they come in contact with you it will cause the whole jar to spoil.
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Is it necessary to skim the scum off of fermenting pickles?
The sour (fermented) pickle recipe that I am following states:
Check the crock every day. Skim any mold from the surface, but don’t
worry if you can’t get it all. If there’s mold, be sure to ...
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Kirby Cucumber Storage
I love the Kirby Cucumbers (I've seen them called "Pickling" or "Salad" cukes in the midwest) available over the Summer, but they tend to get slimy in the fridge quickly if not consumed within days.
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Shelf life of a yogurt product
I made kubideh kabobs with saffron rice for my fiance and I last night, and it was a huge success. However, my fiance wished we had some mast o khiar (yogurt-cucumber sauce) to go with it, as what we ...
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How do I incorporate cucumbers into cole slaw?
I am entertaining the idea of making a spicy (apple cidar vinegar, sriracha,etc) cole slaw and am looking to temper the heat a bit with cucumber. Is the best option to slice in long strips? Is so, ...
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