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

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the lemon juice,

  2. vinegar, sugar, salt and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cool to room temperature.

  3. 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.

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