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Sweet Hot Cucumbers

The perfect side dish for any meal. Tangy, sweet and hot cucumbers go really well with many entrees from grilled meats to curry dishes to tacos.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup vinegar
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 dash basil
  • 3-4 cucumbers

Instructions
 

  • Peel the cucumbers leaving some peel on. Peel a strip off, then leave a strip on, going every other around each cucumber. Then, rinse them under cold water. Next slice into even slices. Place in a medium sized bowl.
  • In saucepan, heat to boiling all ingredients except cucumbers.
  • Pour hot liquid over sliced cucumbers in the bowl.
  • Cover and place in refrigerator to cool for several hours or overnight. Chill for a minimum of 1 1/2 hours.
  • Serve chilled.
Keyword cucumber salad, cucumbers, salad, side dish, sweet hot, Thanksgiving