Last April, I opened a jar of freezer cucumbers that I had frozen the previous summer. Some of you may remember that post. They were wonderful and crisp. Though you do need to eat them within a couple of days after opening and refrigerating them, because they don't stay crisp long. But they are so good, that should not be a problem.
I thought that it would be wise to mention it again, as some of you may have an abundance of cucumbers right about now. I tried to grow cucumbers this year, but alas, apparently I can grow herbs and flowers, but not cucumbers. Luckily for me, however, my CSA can.
I am reposting the recipe because last year I did not include onions, which were suggested. But since I've oodles and oodles of onions (another thing my CSA excels at), I included them.
Freezer Cucumbers
7 cup thinly sliced cucumbers
3 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 cup sugar
1 cup vinegar
½ teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon salt
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Put into freezer containers.
Just defrost to serve.
Cathy says
We love homemade pickles but I don't like all the work of canning them. What a great solution. I'm saving this recipe until our cucumbers are ready. Many thanks.
livinginalocalzone says
When I saw the title of your post I laughed because to me, freezer cukes are what happens when I leave one too long in the back of my (enthusiastic) refrigerator - it winds up frozen 🙂 This way sounds much better.
Mochachocolata Rita says
this reminds me of indonesian acar ketimun (picked cucumber)...sweet from the sugar, sour from the vinegar, with chilli and shallots for the extra punch on my face...i gotta make some this weekend. thanks for the inspirationnn
Grace says
hooray! the masochist in me is always looking for an excuse to break out the mandoline. 🙂
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
I'm a pickle fanatic, but I've never tried freezer pickles. This is fantastic -- my next batch of cukes will be freezer cukes.
Natashya says
Hunh! Who knew you could freeze cukes?
Great idea!
5 Star Foodie says
Great idea! Making a note of this, thanks!
Jeff says
Nice! I normally just do fridge pickles but never knew they could be freezable. I have pickles coming out of places I did not know existed.
Going to give this a shot this weekend on my canning mission!
Pam says
I've never heard of these - they look simple and so tasty.
Joanne says
I can't believe you have all of your own produce plus your CSA! That must be veggie overload. This is definitely an interesting use for cucumbers!
Marjie says
My cucumber plants are doing something, but i don't know what. Seems you're not the only "cucumber challenged" person around!
the ungourmet says
I didn't know you could put jars in the freezer. Good to know! These look yummy!
Tins and Treasures says
I've made these to keep in the refrigerator, but didn't know you can freeze them. Thanks for the tip. Have a creative Wednesday. ~Natalie