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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (218g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 2 allspice berries
Calories 204
Calories from Fat 0		(0%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.1g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 1747mg		72%
Potassium 112mg		3%
Total Carbohydrate 52.7g		17%
	Dietary Fiber 0.4g	1%
	Sugars 51.2g
Protein 0.5g		0%
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By: Chef Kate
Apr 21, 2005

According to Marcus Samuelsson, this is the most popular Swedish condiment, after Lingonberry preserves, of course. They are an accompaniment to Swedish meatballs, other dishes, even served with hot dogs by street vendors. Cooking time is marinating time.

SERVES 4 -6 , 1 1/2 cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 English cucumber
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup sugar
1 bay leaf, preferably fresh
2 allspice berries

Directions

1
Slice the cucumbers as thin as possible, using a mandoline if you have one.
2
If you only have regular cucumbers, slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds before slicing.
3
Put the slices in a colander and toss them with the salt.
4
Let the cucumber sit while you prepare the marinade (or for up to about 30 minutes.
5
Combine water, vinegar, sugar, bay leaf and allspice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
6
Remove from heat and let cool.
7
Rinse the salt off the cucumber slices and squeeze out as much moisture as possible, using paper towels to blot them dry.
8
Put the cucumbers in a medium bowl and add the marinade (the cucumber should be completely covered).
9
Cover the bowl and refrigerate 3 to 6 hours before serving.

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From: LoveMyVeggies

On Aug 24, 2009

Absolutely delicious! Make sure to double nad triple the recipe since they'll be eatten up in minutes! I actually used two cucumbers and had liquid to spare. Will try it using three cucs next time per batch. I served them at our Sunday BBQ. They're great alone, on burgers, dogs, sausages, chicken, etc. Thanks for a great recipe.

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From: cookalot #2

On Jul 18, 2007

liked the crispness, but it was just too sweet. We did however manage to eat it all so I rated it no stars as we did like components of it and I also used plain vinegar which may have made quite a difference in taste. I will try a smaller version sometime later on. Thanks though for sharing and will try more of your recipes.

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From: Mrs Goodall

On Jun 1, 2006

These were great. Every X-mas my Norweigan great-grandmother served bread and butter pickles in a crystal dish. These are the same idea, but a tad more sophisticated in look and flavor. You could easily use 2 cucumbers (or mroe) to the amount of marinade. Yum...they will now be a staple on my holiday table. Great-Grandma would be impressed! Thanks!

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From: jovigirl

On Apr 28, 2005

Oh I love these little guys!! I'm going to double the recipe next time since they were gone with dinner LOL! The pic isn't fancy but they are so good!!! Thanks!

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