YUMMY! | 4 ways to preserve our Cucumber HARVEST

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@danielfarmer7372 2 жыл бұрын

First time coming across this channel. I love seeing happy families. You can always tell by the kids; they're not afraid to be goofy and be themselves. You''re a good father, sir.

@crystaldavis5083 3 жыл бұрын

I love salt and vinegar cucumber chips. You're my favorite homesteading family.

@masspyro5167 3 жыл бұрын

WHATS UP MIKE AND FAM? Can you show what the cucumber chips look like after dehydrating??

@mylightofhope Жыл бұрын

I was wondering how they turned out too!

@shericreates Жыл бұрын

Me too! I tried shredding zucchini and dehydrated but they turned brown. Hmmm

@sissysimpson792 3 жыл бұрын

she is growing up right before our eyes and a beautiful young lady

@melissakasner9722 3 жыл бұрын

I love that all u work together even the kiddos work and have so much respect

@LoriDau 15 күн бұрын

Nice to see a productive harvest. One thing I have learned over the years when making relish, use a meat grinder. Gives you smaller consistent sizes for onion, peppers and cucumbers, but makes it so much faster.

@katherinebragg9704 3 жыл бұрын

Micah's so cute! Yum de dum dum, you outnumbered! Lol!

@tipgiles5432 3 жыл бұрын

For the two of us and to give away an overabundance, we only need about 3 cucumber plants, two okra plants, three 5 foot rows of successively planted green beans, about 6 tomatoes, etc. Successive planting is the best way to not let the crops get away from us and have less to go in the composter. Giles

@dianahconway4615 3 жыл бұрын

I use cucumbers in stir fry and in vegetable soup. For soup, I just freeze seeded cucumber chunks. It's kinda like zucchini.

@jerryodell1168 3 жыл бұрын

FYI : Those large yellow cucumbers are great for making German Mustard Pickles called " Senfgurken ". I miss them, they were outstanding.

@sissysimpson792 3 жыл бұрын

I would love your recipe please

@jerryodell1168 3 жыл бұрын

@@sissysimpson792 Note: You can cut into sticks or chunks: The old yellow cucumbers are better for this recipe and that makes it great when your stock gets out of hand and goes yellow before you use them for other pickle recipes. They should be pealed, seeded, and clear water washed. German Mustard Pickles (Senfgurken) Makes 2 to 3 quarts. • For the Pickles: • 4 1/2 pounds pickling cucumbers or English cucumbers • 1 onion, sliced • Fresh dill weed sprigs • For the Brine: • 2 cups white-wine vinegar • 2 cups water • 2 1/2 cups sugar • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seed • 6 juniper berries • 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander • 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns • 1/4 teaspoon whole caraway • 1/4 teaspoon whole dill seed • 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice • 1 crumbled bay leaf • 4 whole cloves • 1/8 teaspoon powdered ginger • 2 tablespoons salt How to Make It 1. Peel 4 1/2 pounds cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and then cut into 1/2-inch chunks. 2. Layer them in 2 to 3 clean quart canning jars together with some sliced onion and fresh dill sprigs. 3. In a large nonreactive (no aluminum) saucepan, make the brine by bringing 2 cups white-wine vinegar, 2 cups water, 2 1/2 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seed, 6 juniper berries, 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander, 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, 1/4 teaspoon whole caraway, 1/4 teaspoon whole dill seed, 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice, 1 crumbled bay leaf, 4 whole cloves, 1/8 teaspoon powdered ginger and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes or until sugar and salt are dissolved. 4. Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers in the jars to within 1/4 inch of the rim of the glass. Close immediately. Store in a cool spot or refrigerator. If you do not want to process further, keep them refrigerated or use proper canning procedures for long term pantry storage.

@1gr8lpta 3 жыл бұрын

I remember those. So glad you mentioned it. I had forgotten all about those. They are delicious

@1gr8lpta 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if I really need to put sugar in it? My husband is diabetic.

@jerryodell1168 3 жыл бұрын

@@1gr8lpta I too, would like to find a sugar free version that is safe to can. That's one of the reasons I can't eat them now. -also diabetic. (they are best canned because they sit for a while absorbing the flavors)

@Onyxblue660 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you guys are feeling better. Lacey looks FABULOUS!

@candacemiller01 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Glad they are all well and Lacey is looking amazing.

@jonihughey1352 2 жыл бұрын

I thought I was bad, with 3 refrigerators, & a freezer. I gave a bunch to the nursing home, neighbors, & made Garlic Jalapeño dill & Bread & Butter pickles. I have blue totes like that.

@Marthajamjam 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see how the chips turn out!

@markkristynichols845 2 жыл бұрын

Ok am I the only one who thought Mike reminded you of HOOTIE??? 🤣. Until you watch and really get to know ya Mike, you are HOOTIE, in a cute way, meant to be a compliment! ❤️ y’all, Kristy in Missouri zone 6b 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@joanneprinkey1808 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you are Feeling better . Hello from Pa. just got done my Son & I making pickles from our Cucumbers

@diamondwfarm2238 3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen the goats in a while, WOW! They look FABULOUS

@ericataylor1708 2 жыл бұрын

Michael too funny drinking the cucumber juice 🤣

@gaylewatkins4685 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see everyone feeling much better. These are great ways to eat cucumbers. I've never juiced them but I'm going to try it. Please show us the dehydrated ones when they're ready. 🙂 Take care.

@thegoodfight426 3 жыл бұрын

Love you guys!!! May God continue to bless you all abundantly!!!💖💖💖

@lindahicks7831 Жыл бұрын

Yum du dum dum! Thank you ! making some chips and ferment. You have beautiful children.Bless You!

@BostonRocks76_Carmen 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to see everyone up and outside, feeling better. I love the taste testing. Too funny! I was hoping to see the relish recipe. I have never tried that before. The chips are a great idea, too. God Bless! Carmen

@marycountry 3 жыл бұрын

Love your family videos😊

@mrss8572 3 жыл бұрын

My mom always made a few pints of cucumber spice rings. They’re like candy and we’d only have them on special occasions. 😋

@christopherbaby3842 2 жыл бұрын

Omg I had never heard of these and now I have to try it. Do you recommend a recipe or whatever popups from Google will work?

@ritamccartt-kordon283 3 жыл бұрын

Dill Pickle Relish, Sweet pickle Relish, the list goes on! Then there are Refrigerator pickles! Sounds like a plan!! GOD bless

@susanschneider-baker49 3 жыл бұрын

I have made Poor man's Cucumber Caviar or Roe and prefer it to the Real Caviar/Roe. Peel English cucumbers, cut open and remove the soft seed section with a spoon then dice the cucumber into 1/8" to 1/4" bits. Saute in a little cooking oil until they start to become a little rounded and change opaque in color. Serve on cream cheese topped crackers or add to sour cream for garnishing appetizers or salads. You can change up the flavor by adding your favorite spices. Delicious hot or cold 😋

@debradupra6554 3 жыл бұрын

Mike you have such a beautiful wife and children,your such a lucky man.God Has Bless you in so many ways.God Bless y’all and take care.Oh and I loved watching the goats eat the cakes it was so cute.ty

@heidisnow Жыл бұрын

I didn't even realize you had music going until 13:37 when it changed in perfect time to the streaker running by in the background.

@lucybrenner3395 Жыл бұрын

Back when I was canning for my family I remember slicing my files and packing them, a clove of garlic, a handful of dill and.salt in my jars, sealing them and putting them on a shelf in the basement and they'd be.pickles in no time. I'm sure I've missed a step , but they were great dill pickles. Maybe we added a bit of black pepper! It's too long ago for me to remember? Those are find memories! :-)

@MikeTheFitFarmer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your memories!

@ramonavanloan3035 Жыл бұрын

I make my brine with vinegar. Here is my fav bread and butter pickle recipe. In a lg. pot bring 1 cup sugar, 2 cups vinegar, 3 Tbs kosher salt, 2 Tbs yellow mustard seeds, 1 tsp ea dry mustard powder, turmeric, and 1/2 tsp celery seeds. Stir and bring to boil until sugar is dissolved. Add 2 sliced medium onions and 2 1/2 lbs sliced cucumbers. Cook over high heat stirring for 1 minute. Put cucumbers and onions in 4 pint jars. Pour brine to cover veg's in ea jar. Put lids on and store in refrigerator after cooling.

@bcgreen1966 11 ай бұрын

When you throw the chicken fresh produce it reminds me of the movie Cloudy with the chance of meatballs. 😊😊

@MikeTheFitFarmer 10 ай бұрын

😂😂It's raining food!

@wildchook745 2 жыл бұрын

I love the beet juice. Yes, cucumber with mint or apple or ginger or lemon or beets... yum. The goats are loving the cukes, nice and juicy., I also love the fermented cukes,....yum! The fermented relish Lacie did looks yum too.

@carriem7832 3 жыл бұрын

I take the larger cukes and dehydrate them…then I make cuke powder to add to soups, dressings and smoothies…. I love cucumber sandwiches…a sliced cucumber, tomato, sweet pepper on toasted bread with some Ranch or homemade dressing using yogurt,dill,salt n pepper. My husband likes Ranch with pickled jalapeños blended into it. We also like cucumber slices with sour cream with a little sugar, chopped green onions, chopped celery and some chia seeds mixed in them.

@jeaniepartridge6701 2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking this morning about putting slices of cucumber in water like I had in a restaurant in Las Vegas.

@justgoodness333littlehomes5 3 жыл бұрын

Using cucumber juice.... You can puree some other fruits like strawberries or blue berries, and add honey and make POPSICLES!!!!

@charmainemrtnz 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the ideas.

@jenniferward5216 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to see the family well again.

@zeenasworld 2 жыл бұрын

Got mine ready to be purchased. Thanks for the tip.

@lisabrown5976 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my all that cuteness! Your kids are adorable and such good helpers!

@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to see everyone on their feet.

@mrogers2345 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite way to use Cucumbers in a drink is to add a fresh Lime quartered along with the Cucumber slices and let it sit for a bit in cold water. Yumm

@shaemcg9103 3 жыл бұрын

Love to see family, great to see y'all feeling better - out & about and harvesting! Been viewing & following for several years. Feels like family, I thoroughly enjoy the love & how respectful your kids are... You're both doing a fantastic job raising the kids & great at homesteading & growing your own. Shows excellent determination & diligence & hard work. Plus you put God first, always gonna be a "Win Win"!!! Be blessed!♥️😷♥️😷♥️😷♥️😷♥️

@FknNefFy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha sorry last comment but Im pretty sure you guys would like this idea. Cucumbers and miso are a really good combo too! ✌🏻😘

@joanrichter1891 10 ай бұрын

Super cute and wonderful children. I love that they’re so willing to try.

@richardschmidt2430 2 жыл бұрын

It was so nice to see and meet you at Doug & Stacy's homesteading conference the other year back---blessings to you and yours, Mike! Nice video...and thank you! :) Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

@canyoudigit9369 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great 👍

@terrykunst3883 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video on cucumbers! Thank you.

@emilyneal7888 3 жыл бұрын

So glad y’all are up and going! Be blessed.

@marysueper140 3 жыл бұрын

I’m trying my hand at growing cucumbers at a community garden this year. I’m interested in the dehydrated chips, pickles, and I want to check if Maangchi has a video on Korean food with cucumbers. 😋

@aaroncurry5730 2 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great job!

@Artiefrog 3 жыл бұрын

Yum ta dum dum lol Micah is adorable

@mcarr7810 3 жыл бұрын

Also, your videos are refreshing. Thank you for the links.

@nancyedgar8639 3 жыл бұрын

Love Mika's dimples! Fun video today. Thank you!!

@nonstopend8436 3 жыл бұрын

Great Dad and Mom you are ! Fortunate , blessed children .❤

@WindyBrookRidgeHomestead 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! That is crazy ! I need some ferment in my life. Glad you guys showed this.

@peterparadis6788 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful family.

@dtmc4509 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful family

@mcarr7810 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos and I love the love and warmth your family shares with viewers. Stay well and stay safe, many blessings.

@montoyanancy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you all are better, you guys inspire others in everyway to never give up , I thank you for being real sharing your ups and downs.Blessings my KZfaqr friends.

@lindav3455 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see you guys are doing well. Great video as always enjoyed every minute of it. So take care. ❤👍🤗🙏

@midwestribeye7820 Жыл бұрын

I loved seeing how excited your kids were to help you. They were knowledgeable little helpers. Good parenting right there.👍

@WuesteGobi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, good Ideas for preserving cucumbers

@jillyd2807 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see you holding the cucumbers for the goats to eat 🤗

@cathyamerine5140 3 жыл бұрын

Lacey you look fabulous! Thanks for showing us how y’all use up your cucumbers.

@susanhammack1910 2 жыл бұрын

Yum da dum dum!!! Love your precious fam

@Lisa-wp1ff 3 жыл бұрын

That's a whole lotta cukes. Your tomatoes look good too. Last year my animals were sick of all the extra veggies I were giving them LOL. Nice to see the entire family involved .

@cassyreif697 2 жыл бұрын

Ya'll are cracking me up! Glad I found your channel and ready to watch many more videos!! Plus really liking your content.

@tanja8907 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are making such a beautiful life with mother earth. I'm so happy for you all ❤♾

@reneemeyers8342 3 жыл бұрын

Those kiddos are too cute!!

@laurakiffmeyer9221 3 жыл бұрын

Just got some redmans for the first time. Thanks for the discount.

@sherylgardiner7 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say your video is so clear..

@markkristynichols845 2 жыл бұрын

And I love watching the kiddos do so much to help! Right on guys!!!!!! ❤️ Kristy

@tessahugo5448 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up a lot of tips and ideas. Will definitley make juice. Mika face i could not stop laughing.. You have such good children. Cape Town South Africa

@mhayes6864 3 жыл бұрын

Truly enjoyed watching you guys be so creative with your cuke harvest and the whole family having so much fun! You guys are so inspiring! I am Asian so I make spicy cucumber kimchi.

@razonjoanify 2 жыл бұрын

It’s always a learning experience watching your channel. Love making cucumber kimchi or fresh cucumber with chilli powder side dish.

@thomasdesmond2248 3 жыл бұрын

I am happy you all are feeling better. God bless

@ronalea05 3 жыл бұрын

we just love you guys

@leesasumner2996 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful family. God bless you.

@jenniferward5216 3 жыл бұрын

I have those round white cucumbers growing on my patio and they are grabbing on to everything in sight.

@lurawade5025 3 жыл бұрын

Fun and informative video! Good helpers.

@MommaOG 3 жыл бұрын

Yumm Lacie that relish looked delicious I love fermented foods wish I could taste it🥰💐

@denesemaxie7930 3 жыл бұрын

I’m hoping to successfully ferment cucumbers this coming week or next weekend 💕 I’m so excited

@oksanabotsman6893 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome thank you for sharing your video from the bottom of my heart I'm so happy you guys feeling much better your kids are just adorable happy to see you all together at the video please stay healthy be happy peace

@denisestone8491 2 жыл бұрын

Another thing to do with cucumbers is to make Benedictine and dehydrate the pulp and grind into powder. Use as a hydrating drink or into smoothies.

@olberarosa2346 3 жыл бұрын

I AM GLAD YOU ARE all doing WELL AMAZING VIDEO

@ronlott7477 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm going to ferment some

@chelemichele1524 3 жыл бұрын

Woo..cucumber and watermelon juice..yummm Have a good evening 🌻🌻🌻

@MegzDiamond 25 күн бұрын

I never thought to dehydrate them. Thank you for the suggestion.

@marvelenelavigne7427 3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome, the you are using the cucumbers

@katie51784 3 жыл бұрын

ABBA’s giving you enough for next year ❤️🙌🏼

@inthegarden1917 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video. I will also be checking out the fermenting weights. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day!

@juliebeal8574 3 жыл бұрын

I have never fermented pickles... I'm doing it this weekend though, after seeing this! Thanks! :)

@carolwengel4640 2 жыл бұрын

I always wondered what to do with cucumbers beside putting them in salads, now I have some great ideas! Thanks guys! God bless you all! 🙏🥒🌱🙏

@slowandwilder 2 жыл бұрын

This is just the video I was looking for. What a beautiful family you are. New subscriber...yay!

@jenniferward5216 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the discount code. The first time I used their salt was because of Lacey, this will be mt second package love it.

@susantaylor8507 2 жыл бұрын

You have a cute little helper

@bianalezama125 3 жыл бұрын

Watching all the way from the Caribbean ( Trinidad ). I really admire your journey and your family mike. Not forgetting your humility. That is what draw me to your channel....

@carolynrandle6049 2 жыл бұрын

Ilove watching y'all s videos.

@DebbieC624 3 жыл бұрын

Lol that was funny to watch them tasting the juice. Might be better when it’s cold. Think I’m gonna try growing cucumbers next year and juice them. Glad to see y’all enjoying the process and that you’re feeling better. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🌱👩🏻‍🌾🌻🌼🐓

@Earth_angel_abigail 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for these tips! We had so many cucumbers this year and it was so much it was pretty overhauled

@markkristynichols845 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Lacy, cucumber chips and dehydrated... can’t wait to see and then try! Wild all mine today at farmers market ( have a ton as you obviously know) so fun to see other ways to preserve!!! ❤️ Kristy in Missouri zone 6b 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸