Scandinavian- Style Pickled Cucumber
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Sugar Salt Smoke--By by Diana Henry
Categories: Pickles- Relish- Chow Chow
Ingredients
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cups white wine vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 10 black peppercorns
- About 4 cups sliced cucumbers (about 1/4-inch thick)
- Leaves from 4 4 sprigs dill
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, combine the lemon juice,
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vinegar, sugar, salt and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cool to room temperature.
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Pack cucumbers and dill in a sterilized quart-size canning jar. Pour brine over cucumbers, making sure cucumbers and dill are completely submerged in brine. Cover and place in a cool, dark place for 24 hours. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 months.