In this salad, cucumbers get tastier the longer they sit in the dressing, making them the perfect topping for sandwiches.

You can't buy real pickles in a store, and not everyone dares to buy them at the market. Therefore, you have to salt yourself. But the fact is that such cucumbers are stored either in a cellar or in ...

Here's how to choose the best cucumbers for pickling, whether you're planting them or shopping at the farmers market.

Cucumbers grow fast and will leave you with piles of cucumbers by the end of the season. If you really want a bountiful harvest this year, you should give your plants Epsom salt. Mix 1/2 tablespoon of ...

Here's some basics to successful pickling. Select fresh, firm, and unwaxed pickling cucumbers, and cut 1/16 inch off of the blossom end. Use recommended ingredients in recipes: canning or pickling ...

If using Mediterranean cucumbers, slice thickly, then thread onto a thin bamboo skewer, but leave mini cucumbers whole. Place in a large jar with the peppercorns, bay leaves and garlic. 2. Bring the ...

The cucumbers are pickled in a brine made with vinegar, water, salt, sugar, and fresh dill, resulting in a crisp and tangy pickle with a hint of dill. These pickles are great for snacking on their own ...

Vinegar, especially when mixed with salt, is a natural herbicide that is safer and less expensive than commercial herbicides. Overuse of vinegar or salt in the garden can negatively affect the ...

You can buy pickled cucumbers or gherkins from most supermarkets. Or to make your own (takes one week to marinate), use a pin to prick each cucumber a few times. Heat the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, ...