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mom's fried cucumbers

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JODIE57 avatar
Recipe by
JoSele Swopes
@JODIE57
DELTA, CO

My mother grew up on a ranch in the western slopes of Colorado. Her family was from Pennsylvania. She grew up having fried cucumbers. Therefore, I grew up eating the same. I love this recipe. It has such a wonderful flavor. I hope you will also enjoy this recipe. It is so easy.

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yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For mom's fried cucumbers

  • 5 md
    cucumbers, sliced length wise-medium
  • 4 lg
    eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 c
    cornmeal
  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    garlic poweder
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/2 c
    cooking oil
  • additional salt and pepper

How To Make mom's fried cucumbers

  • 1
    Wash and slice off both ends of the cucumbers.
  • 2
    Rub each end of the cucumber in a circular motion on a cutting board until it shows a slight foam. This helps get rid of the bitterness.
  • 3
    Cut cross or lengthwise 1/4 inch thickness with rind still on.
  • 4
    Sprinkle the slices with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to release excess water.
  • 5
    Then pat the cucumbers dry with a paper towel.
  • 6
    Beat 4 eggs in a bowl and set aside.
  • 7
    Now mix your flour and spices in a separate bowl.
  • 8
    Heat oil in a skillet on medium-high heat (about 350 degrees F). Don't let the oil get to hot or it will burn.
  • 9
    Dip cucumbers in egg.
  • 10
    Then dip in the flour mixture. If you want it crunchier, double dip in egg and flour.
  • 11
    Place in hot oil.
  • 12
    Cook until golden brown; 5-7 minutes turning halfway through.
  • 13
    After cooking, sprinkle your salt and pepper on to taste.
  • 14
    Serve hot.
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