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Paprika Cucumbers in Vinegar

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It had been a long time since I ate cucumbers this way and the taste definitely took me back to childhood a bit. Cucumbers in vinegar was a summertime side dish that I loved as a kid, and still enjoy today. My mom often made it to go with grilled meat and it was something we ate a lot of out at our cottage or at family cookouts. Sometimes, she would make creamed cucumbers instead, but I never liked those…or at least thought I didn’t. I don’t think I ever actually tried them though because I didn’t like how they looked. Typical kid thing to do and something I did a lot when I was young!

This is a slightly different take on the traditional cucumbers in vinegar, but still just as tasty. The bright red paprika adds a nice pop of color too. You can also use hot paprika instead of sweet paprika for a spicy twist or just add a pinch of cayenne if you like.

Enjoy!

Paprika Cucumbers in Vinegar

Ingredients: 

  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled
  • 1 tsp sea salt, plus extra for salting cucumbers
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (I like this brand with the mother culture)
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika, plus extra for serving
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp raw honey

Directions:

  1. Thinly slice cucumbers with a mandoline slicer or knife. I actually used the mandoline/slicing attachment blade on my food processor (I have this food processor).
  2. Place cucumber slices in a strainer and generously sprinkle with sea salt. Place strainer over a bowl and drain for 45 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tsp sea salt, the apple cider vinegar, black pepper, paprika and raw honey. Add cucumbers after draining and mix well to coat.
  4. Cover and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Use a slotted spoon or fork for serving and sprinkle with extra paprika.

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  1. grokgrub

    May 14, 2015 at 11:00 pm

    …Does it taste like kimchi? Maybe without the funk?

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