Danish Cucumbers

Directions

1. 1
   In medium sized bowl, begin placing cucumber rounds flat and in single layer.
2. 2
   Dust the first layer of cucumber rounds with salt. Keep layering and salting with remaining slices.
3. 3
   Press plate or other clean flat object in bowl on top of layered cucumber (it should be large enough to cover the cucumber and small enough to fit inside the bowl - I use a bread plate).
4. 4
   Weigh the plate down with something heavy such as a canned food item.
5. 5
   Place in refrigerator and let drain for as little as a few hours or overnight. The longer the cucumber drains, the crisper it will be.
6. 6
   Remove and drain all water from cucumber. Do not rinse (we want that salt!).
7. 7
   Toss cucumber rounds with vinegar (I like vinegar, so use a bit more).
8. 8
   Enjoy each slice of cucumber dipped in sour cream or creme fraiche.