Westmark Cucumber Slicer, stainless steel, Steel, silver, 10062270

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You can cut anything in your kitchen with a good set of knives. But that doesn’t mean you can cut and prepare everything in your kitchen easily. For some cutting jobs, you really need to use a more specialised cutting tool, like a dedicated vegetable slicer and dicer or a bread cutter. You’ll find those right here at Lakeland.

Owning to its portable size (4.6 x 3.5 x 4.6 inch), it’s extremely great to have this on the way while traveling or camping. And finally, thin slices of cucumber are just more versatile. You can use them in sushi rolls, wraps, or even as a topping for your favorite pizza. The possibilities are endless! So next time you reach for that knife, remember the benefits of slicing cucumber thinly. You won’t regret it! Materials Needed to Make Cucumber Thin Slices Carefully slice off both ends of the cucumber using a straight, smooth motion. This will give you a flat surface to work with.If you use this technique to store cucumbers, you'll never have to worry about them getting mushy, moldy, or squishy ever again. However, it can't be used for more than 4-5 days if you're refrigerating them. Preparing to Freeze Them If you need to prep your cucumber slices ahead of time and store them in the fridge, you can keep them crunchy and tasting fresh for days after slicing them if you prep them correctly. These thin-skinned types of cucumber generally have very few seeds. Any seeds that are present are usually so small that they’re barely noticeable (like the English cucumber that you may find wrapped in plastic wrap at your local grocery stores). Burpless cucumbers are bred with lower levels of cucurbitacin, which is what makes some cucumbers taste bitter. Cucurbitacin levels are highest in the skin. Therefore, burpless cucumbers are generally thin-skin and have a sweet taste. Most burpless cucumbers can also produce fruit without pollination. Sweet Success Forget about throwing away half of a cucumber you weren't able to use. Stop worrying about slicing too many at once. We can fix all of these conundrums for you. Lastly, leave headspace in the container and then seal it. Keep it in the freezer, afterward. Some people also use ice trays instead of containers. This way, you can store the cucumber slices over a year in your fridge. How Long Do Cucumbers Last After Being Cut?

Knowing how to keep sliced cucumbers fresh isn't some monumental task. There's a few simple things you can do using items you already have around the kitchen. Some supermarket cucumbers, however, are coated in wax to extend their shelf life. While that wax is technically edible, it’s advisable to peel a waxed cucumber before slicing and eating it. Which cucumber varieties are best for slicing? Type of Slicer: As mentioned earlier, there are several types of cucumber slicers available, including handheld slicers, mandolines, and spiralizers. Consider the type of slicing you'll be doing and your level of experience in the kitchen before deciding which type of slicer is best for you. First of all, thin slices of cucumber are just so much more elegant and delicate-looking. They add a touch of sophistication to any dish. When slices start to pile up, pause to move them, so you keep the underside of the blade clear. And if the blade looks dirty, stop and clean it before you continue.After washing and peeling the cucumber, you can now slice them into thin slices using a sharp knife. Cutting the cucumber into small slices is the most convenient way to preserve them. Don't peel them if you want to maintain more of the nutritional value, as the nutrients are stored in the skin. OXO Good Grips Adjustable Handheld Mandoline Slicer consists of three parts: the handle, the cutting board and the food holder. Brexit was implemented without a trade deal, and the current UK Government has since then brought in regulations that make it very hard to bring seed in to the UK, so some things grown for us in other countries will be in short supply or unavailable for the forseeable future. Thank-you for your understanding. For food prep in your home kitchen, there are a few things you won't want to be without - including our comprehensive range of great quality graters, spiralizers and slicers, and all kitchen cupboard essentials. Our vegetable slicers are a must-have to make cooking a breeze while a grater is just what you need to shred your favourite veggies and cheese with ease. Not all graters were created equal, and we have both handheld and box designs as well. Spiralizers are just the thing for creating vegetable ribbons if you're on a healthy eating mission. And for those who live life on the go and appreciate a food prep solution which speeds things along a little, we've got an array of vegetable cutters and graters designed with convenience in mind.