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Classic Gurka Recipe

Here’s how you can make this traditional Swedish delicacy:
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 large or 4 small cucumbers peeled and sliced thin
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper or 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
  • 1/4 – 1/3 cup sugar*
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • A large bunch of fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl with a snug-fitting lid.
  • Sprinkle the cucumbers with salt, pepper, and sugar.
  • Pour the vinegar and water over the top.
  • Add fresh dill to the bowl.
  • Cover tightly and shake to combine.
  • Let the mixture marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight to develop flavors.