Cucumber Catsup (1878)
From Housekeeping in Old Virginia (1878) This 19th-century cucumber catsup recipe features grated cucumbers, horseradish, and cider vinegar — a savory and spiced alternative to tomato ketchup. It was bottled and preserved in Southern kitchens as a bold table condiment. Ingredients Instructions Notes This thick, spiced cucumber catsup was a popular 19th-century preserve — used…
