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Cucumbers, to Keep, for Winter Use

(German method).

Pare and slice the cucumbers. Sprinkle a little salt over them, and cover them with a dish. The next day drain off the liquor. Place the slices of cucumber in a jar, with a little salt between each layer, and tie them up. Before using rinse them in fresh water, and dress them with pepper, oil, and vinegar. Time, twenty-four hours to stand in salt. Probable cost of cucumbers, 6d. each, when in full season.