German Sweet/Sour Cucumber Salad

This is a great side dish and very addictive (my Grandfather drank the sauce left after eating the kukes and now we all do that)! I love it for barbecues -- great with potato salad and burgers or chicken.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3 -4  cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1  medium onion, thinly sliced

• Sauce

• 3⁄4 cup evaporated milk
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
•  about 1/4 cup vinegar (to taste)

Directions

1. Soak the kukes and onions in salt water for 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, stir together the evaporated milk and sugar.
3. Add vinegar a little at a time until well blended and starts to thicken some. Add more vinegar if needed to taste for sweet/sour you prefer.
4. Squeeze the kukes and onions by hand and add to the sauce mixture. Chill until serving time.
5. Good for several days.