Dehydrating cucumbers?

[gaggleofseven]

I have the chance to get a large amount of cucumbers for very little cost, but I don't have time to make pickles. Would there be any reason to dehydrate them? I can't even think how I would use dehydrated cucumbers--any suggestions or any other ideas on how to use them? I don't want to pass up the bargain.

Thanks!
Jennie

[Cheryl]

When I have a lot of extra ones I shred them and freeze.  I use these throughout the year to make a cucumber spread.  I also cut them in chunks, flash freeze, and then bag them.  I use these chunks in glasses of water for a little cucumber flavor.  It's refreshing on a hot day.

How about refrigerator pickles?  It doesn't take a lot of time.  I've made several gallons of these this summer.  I've done slices and whole dills.  I use this recipe -

http://chickensintheroad.com/farm-bell-recipes/claussen-style-refrigerator-dill-pickles/

[gaggleofseven]

Thanks, Cheryl. I never thought of freezing them. Do you peel them first? How do you make your cucumber spread?

Again, thank you!
Jennie

[Cheryl]

I don't peel them, just rub them under running water to get all the little prickly parts off.

My cucumber spread recipe is posted in the Recipe Box on here in the snacks and appetizers section.  I'll post the link if you need it.