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German-Style Stewed Cucumbers

German-Style Stewed Cucumbers

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This traditional German dish features braised cucumbers gently stewed with onions, dill, and a touch of cream. Often served with ground meat or potatoes, Schmorgurken offer a surprisingly hearty and comforting flavor. A perfect way to use oversized garden cucumbers, this dish is light, savory, and full of classic home-cooked charm.
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Details
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Servings 2
Calories 498
Cuisine German
Taste Creamy, Savory, Umami
Occasion Comfort food
Difficulty Level Intermediate
Cooking Method Simmered
Cost $$
Diet Gluten-free, Low Carb, Primal
Intolerance Dairy

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Stove
  • Chopping board
  • Chopping knife
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 6 field cucumbers
  • 1 onion
  • 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 100 g bacon diced
  • dill fresh or dried
  • 100 g crème fraîche

Instructions
 

  • Dice the onions.
  • Peel 6 field cucumbers, quarter them, remove the seeds, and cut into small cubes.
  • Sauté the onions in oil.
  • Add diced bacon and fry briefly.
  • Add the cucumbers, season with 1 teaspoon of salt, and add chopped dill.
  • Cover with a lid and braise over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 100 g of crème fraîche.
  • Serve warm, ideally with boiled potatoes or similar side dishes.

Notes

Serve with ground meat or potatoes to make it a wholesome dish.
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Nutrition per Serving

Calories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 13gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 1529mgPotassium: 1466mgFiber: 7gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 979IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 2mg

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