
A historical sauce from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Put in small jars and seal tight for fall or winter use.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Take cucumbers suitable for the table
Peel and grate them, salt a little
Put in a bag to drain over night
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In the morning season to taste with salt, pepper and vinegar
Put in small jars and seal tight for fall or winter use
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Salting the grated cucumbers overnight draws out excess moisture through osmosis, concentrating the cucumber flavor and preventing a watery condiment. The cucumbers' cell walls break down during grating, releasing enzymes that develop complexity. Vinegar's acidity (pH 2-3) acts as a natural preservative by creating an inhospitable environment for spoilage bacteria, which is why this historical recipe could be safely sealed and stored without modern canning methods.
This condiment is designed for preservation and can be made weeks in advance. After sealing, store jars in the refrigerator where they will keep for 2-3 months due to the high acidity from vinegar and the salt content. The flavors will meld and improve after the first week.
Store sealed jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Once opened, use within 3-4 weeks. Always use a clean spoon when serving to prevent contamination. If the catsup develops an off smell, visible mold, or the jar lid bulges, discard immediately.
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This condiment is designed for preservation and can be made weeks in advance. After sealing, store jars in the refrigerator where they will keep for 2-3 months due to the high acidity from vinegar and the salt content. The flavors will meld and improve after the first week.
Store sealed jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Once opened, use within 3-4 weeks. Always use a clean spoon when serving to prevent contamination. If the catsup develops an off smell, visible mold, or the jar lid bulges, discard immediately.