Crisp Cucumber Sticks
Crisp cucumber sticks with tangy lime and aromatic spices deliver a refreshing crunch, perfect as a snack or condiment for summer meals and picnics.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and soak them in lime water for 24 hours.
- Drain the cucumbers and soak them in fresh water for 4 hours, changing the water every hour.
- Use alum in the first water soak.
- Boil sugar, white vinegar, and spices together.
- Pour the hot syrup over the soaked cucumbers.
- Let the cucumbers stand overnight in the syrup.
- The next morning, boil the mixture for 1 hour.
- Seal the cucumbers in jars for storage.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
36
kcal
2% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Keto-friendly
Under 400 cal
Low-fat
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).