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Freezing Cucumbers

By Ellen Brown
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Date: 06/19/2006 Topic: Food Tips & Info > Freezing > Vegetables  
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Freezing Cucumbers
Selecting High-Quality Cucumbers: Cucumbers do not freeze well by traditional methods, but if sliced, preserved in vinegar or brine and frozen, they will retain their texture and make delicious additions to salads year round. Select cucumbers that are firm and have a rich, deep green color. For freezing, they are best harvested when they are 4 to 6 inches in length and 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Organic cucumbers may not look as bright and shiny, but they are healthier because they are not coated with wax. freezing guide

Preparing for Freezing: Wash, remove wax and peel. Remove the wax from non-organic cucumbers with detergent and a brush. Slice cucumbers thinly with a food processor or knife.

Brine Recipe: In a large bowl, mix 2 quarts of cucumbers with chopped onions and 2 tablespoons of salt. Let stand for 2 hours. Rinse well with cold water, drain and return to clean bowl. Add 2/3 cup of oil, 2/3 cup vinegar, 2/3 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of celery seed. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Freezing: Pack cucumbers in brine in rigid plastic containers or glass jars, leaving 1 inch of head space. Freeze. Wait at least 1 week before defrosting and eating.

Maximum Storage Time: Cucumbers preserved in brine will last several months in the freezer.

Thawing: Defrost cucumbers in brine in the refrigerator.

Tips & Shortcuts: If you have a zone in your refrigerator where the temp hovers around balmy 40ºF (like the inside door) fresh cucumbers will keep best when stored there.

Refrigerating Cucumbers: Store fresh cucumbers in perforated plastic, dry paper towels or a paper bag, or store them unwrapped in the vegetable crisper for 4 to 5 days. Cucumbers preserved in brine will keep for 2-3 weeks in the fridge.

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By Anne (Guest Post)
How do you make cucumber soap? I am running out of ideas for my cucumbers. This could be a great solution!

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By Brenda (Guest Post)
I make cucumber soap and planned to grow my own cucs for my projects. Some how I made a major mistake and also planted more cucs instead of melons so now I have double the cucs that I needed! When making soap, I puree the cucumbers so if I freeze some of the puree do you think the mush will have the same color, consistency and smell when I thaw it?

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By granny carolyn (Guest Post)
do they get mushy

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I've been reading all these comments about freezing cucumbers. I have been freezing cucumbers for years. Of course, I make a lot of German potato salad and they are very good. No problems with them.

All I do is peel them, slice them and lay them nicely in a ziplock bag. When I close the zipper, I leave a little on the end open and squeeze the air out. Bingo, close the zipper and freeze.

By Gentiana

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RE: Freezing Cucumbers 08/04/2005
I've never seen a recipe for German Potato Salad that takes cucumbers. Did I read that correctly?
By Meari
RE: Freezing Cucumbers 08/04/2005
ARE THEY LIMP OR DISCOLORED WHEN YOU THAW THEM?
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