Logan's Cucumbers
Crisp cucumber slices soaked in a tangy, sweet-and-savory vinegar brine. A Southern staple that gets better the longer it sits.
Ingredients
- 3 largecucumbers(peeled if waxed, thinly sliced)
- 1 mediumwhite onion(thinly sliced into rings)
- 1 tspsalt
- ¾ cupwhite vinegar
- ¼ cupwater
- 3 tbspgranulated sugar
- ½ tspblack pepper(freshly ground)
- ¼ tspgarlic powder
- ¼ tspdried dill(optional)
Method
- 01
Slice the 3 large cucumbers into rounds about 1/8-inch thick and place them in a large bowl.
- 02
Add the 1 medium white onion rings to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- 03
Sprinkle the 1 tsp salt over the cucumbers and onions, toss to coat, and let sit for 10 minutes — this draws out excess moisture so the brine stays sharp.
- 04
While the vegetables rest, whisk together the ¾ cup white vinegar, ¼ cup water, and 3 tbsp granulated sugar in a small bowl until the sugar fully dissolves.
- 05
Stir in the ½ tsp black pepper, ¼ tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp dried dill into the brine.
- 06
Pat the cucumbers and onions dry with paper towels to remove the drawn-out liquid, then return them to the bowl.
- 07
Pour the brine over the cucumbers and onions, tossing well to coat every slice.
- 08
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, tossing once halfway through. Serve cold, straight from the bowl.
Adapted from public domain & community sources