Westmark Cucumber Slicer, stainless steel, Steel, silver, 10062270

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Now that I have you intensely interested in new and exciting ways to use your vegetables I feel compelled to delve further into the world of cucumbers. Stylistically speaking. How do you cut cucumbers for dipping? Another variety originated in India and is similar to the little potato. Fruits begin light green in color and slowly mature to look like russet potatoes. This heirloom has smooth skin, juicy flesh, and a crisp taste. Armenian Cucumber Carefully slice off both ends of the cucumber using a straight, smooth motion. This will give you a flat surface to work with. There are several types of cucumber slicers available, including handheld slicers, mandolines, and spiralizers. Handheld slicers are the most basic and affordable option, while mandolines and spiralizers offer more advanced slicing options. How do I use a cucumber slicer? Freezing is another answer to "how to store sliced cucumbers". Put the slices in a large mixing bowl. Make sure to lay them as flat as possible. Furthermore, spread the slices out in a single layer.With this simple step, you can make sure that the cucumber you're storing isn't rotten or mushy. By handling it, you'll notice if there's a problem before you start slicing into it. Once the cucumber is thoroughly washed, dry it using a paper towel or one of the paper towel alternatives.

Similar in size and appearance to Straight Eight, a sweet slice from members of these cucumber cultivars have white skin. Cucumbers will often turn bitter in the summer heat, but this cucumber can tolerate warmer weather without losing its sweet flavor. It is also resistant to powdery mildew, making it a great choice for growers in humid climates. Longfellow

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These cucumbers are about 4 - 5 inches long, and a bright kermit green with many small white spines that rub off fairly easily. Keep reading for answers to some common questions about using a mandoline to slice cucumbers. Should you peel a cucumber before slicing it? After drying them, cover them in a clean dishtowel or paper towel. This step will keep the excess water or humidity away, which later helps to avoid sogginess, growth of any microorganism, and decaying. The unusual thing about Mexican sour cucumbers is that they are fruits that look like tiny watermelons but taste like cucumbers. You can eat Mexican sour gherkin fresh, straight off the vine. Or, you can chop them up to add to salads in the place of cucumbers. You can also create a refreshing salsa by using cucamelons in places of tomatoes.

We are pleased to be able to offer another unusual cucumber relative given to us many years ago by Bruno Ansker from France. It's a Produces long and slender cucumbers with light green skin. These cucumber plants have disease resistance to cucumber mosaic virus, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and scab. Summer Dance This cucumber variety is one of the few vegetables from the Cucumis sativus species that doesn’t have green skin. This slicing type of cucumber has thin pale-yellow skin and a fresh, crisp taste. Unlike other types of cucumbers that have light green to white flesh, Salt and Peppers have a greenish-yellow flesh with very few seeds. It’ll give you 4 spiralizer recipe e-books. In the booklet, there are helpful hints and tips. And the clean-up is a breeze. But the BEST way to thinly slice a cucumber (or anything) is to use a mandolin. This is the one I have and I don't like it. It was supposed to be the absolute greatest mandolin in the world! The best! The very best! It's kind of awful.The specific instructions for using a cucumber slicer will vary depending on the type of slicer you have. However, in general, you will need to place the cucumber in the slicer and apply pressure to slice it. It's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully to ensure safe and effective use. What should I look for when buying a cucumber slicer? You would like the BPA free ABS plastic body (12.6 x 6.7 x 9.5 inches) and the 420 high carbon cutlery grade stainless steel blades: angel hair 2mm, find shredding 3mm, coarse shredding, curly fries, flat.