[pixieface]

I want to pickle a couple of large cucumbers I have been given, need a recipe please.

[James]

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=pickled+cucumber+recipe&btnG=Google+Search&meta=

Amazing, the power of the 'net!

[noshed]

I've looked at a lot of these recipes and they vary wildly - is it always best to soak them in brine first? And has anyone got a favourite cucumber and (possibly red) onion pickle recipe? Otherwise I'll have to use my initiative.

[wellingtons]

... to be able to think about pickling one!!

[noshed]

Weird isn't it - I can't move for cucumbers yet all the runner beans I've planted have resulted in a very puny crop.

[GrannieAnnie]

Same here noshed, Loads of cucumbers, and I know I only planted half the runner beans that I had last year, but even so, they are not a very good crop.  Mind you, more flowers coming now the weather is a bit cooler and damper!!

[rugbymad40]

I have a glut of Cues.  Bought some Kilner Jars.  Sliced the cues and salted for half an hour.  Rinsed and then mixed with a few whole, pricked chillies.  Put into jars and covered with pickling vinegar.

One month old now and taste great, hope I can resist until they get older as I am told they get better with age.  Perhaps I should move them out of sight  - the jar is just so tempting!  Slice of mature Chedddar, couple of crackers and a helping of pickled cucumber.

No dribbling - It really doesn't get any better than this!

Rugbymad40

[GrannieAnnie]

Ooh, chillies in with them, didn't think of that!!!  Thanks Rugbymad!!

[wellingtons]

... is my runner beans have been OK, but are now really going great guns!

I do need to up my cucumber production for next year though ...