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The end of summer for many housewives is a kind of X time. And it is not surprising, because many cultures keep up with this particular period. And then it’s up to the small thing – to roll up all this beauty in jars for the winter. A special place among home-made preparations is occupied by pickled cucumbers. This is what is called a classic of the genre.
How to choose the fruit
In order for the seaming to be a success, the choice of cucumbers is considered important. They should be small (up to 10 cm), thin-skinned (a guarantee of their “crunchiness”), with dark pimples. They should be collected right before salting – no more than a day. The ideal option would be cucumbers from your own garden, but if there are none, you can safely go to the market.
Before pickling, cucumbers are soaked in water for about 7 hours. All this is necessary for the same “crunchiness”, which is considered the highlight of this pickle. The temperature of the water for soaking matters – the lower it is, the better. Spices are also important. In order for the skin of the fruit not to become soft, you should not get involved in adding garlic. Any other spices provided in the recipe can be used to taste.
Video “Crispy pickled cucumbers for the winter”
From this video you will learn how to cook delicious and crispy pickled cucumbers for the winter.
Traditional ways
Each family has its own, generation-tested recipes for pickling cucumbers. They differ not only in proportions and approach to pickling, but also in ingredients. Some use a minimum of spices, others prefer more spicy pickles. But there are also common to all, the so-called classical methods.
Crunchy
Crispy cucumbers cooked according to this classic recipe will be a great addition to fried potatoes.
Ingredients:
- cucumbers – 3 kg;
- drinking water – 2 l;
- vinegar – 2 tsp ;
- granulated sugar – 3 tbsp. l .;
- salt – 2 tbsp. l;
- cloves, peppercorns and allspice, bay leaf – to taste;
- horseradish leaves – 3 pcs.;
- garlic – 2-3 cloves;
- dill, cilantro.
First you need to prepare the banks. They are washed with soda, sterilized, and washed greens and garlic cloves are placed on the bottom. Both ends of cucumbers are cut off. The fruits are tightly packed in jars. All this is poured with boiling water, and after 15 minutes the liquid is poured into a separate container. The procedure is repeated: boiled water is poured into jars, and then drained, only now into the sink. The water drained into the container is used to prepare the marinade. Spices, sugar and salt are put in it. The brine is brought to a boil. Vinegar is added to the jars, after which the cucumbers are poured with marinade.
With sugar
Pickles prepared with more sugar will surprise your home with an unusual and at the same time familiar taste. Such cucumbers are prepared quite quickly, which is a definite advantage for residents of large cities.
Ingredients:
- cucumbers – 2 kg;
- carrots – 4-5 pcs.;
- onions – 1 pcs.;
- French mustard – to taste;
- currant and horseradish leaves – 5 pcs.;
- dill;
- spice;
- drinking water – 1 l;
- salt – 1 Art. l .;
- vinegar essence – 200 ml;
- granulated sugar – 250
Vegetables are washed. Cucumbers get rid of the tips, onions are cut into half rings, carrots are medium in thickness circles, garlic is crushed into slices. Spices, carrots, onions, dill, leaves and cucumbers are laid out in sterilized jars, tightly tamped. Vegetables are poured with boiling water for 20-25 minutes. After that, the water is drained and the procedure is repeated 2 times. From the water drained for the first time, a brine is prepared. It is boiled, sugar, salt, acetic acid are added and distributed in jars.
Without sterilization
To significantly save their precious time, many housewives prefer to preserve without sterilization. In addition, the recipe involves harvesting without vinegar, which also resonates with many lovers of pickles.
Ingredients:
- cucumbers – 2,5 kg;
- French mustard – to taste;
- horseradish and currant leaves;
- spice;
- garlic;
- dill;
- water – 1,5 l;
- granulated sugar – 2,5 tbsp. l .;
- salt – 1 Art. l .;
- citric acid – ½ tsp.
Banks are pre-prepared. Spice, leaves, dill, garlic, cucumbers are distributed at the bottom of each. Pour boiling water, and after 25 minutes change the liquid. The first water is poured into a separate container, the next – into the sink. A marinade is prepared with the addition of sugar and salt. Lemon is placed directly in jars and poured with brine.
No vinegar
To make the pickle without vinegar tasty, it is important to observe all the proportions and the algorithm of actions.
You need:
- cucumbers – 2,5 kg;
- hot pepper pod – 1 pc.;
- horseradish roots – by eye;
- dill;
- salt – 80 g;
- Garlic – 3 cloves;
- cherry leaves;
- water – 250 ml.
Cut off the ends of the cucumbers. In jars prepared for spinning, put greens, spices, garlic, cucumbers. Pour in salt water, close the lid tightly and shake. Let it brew for 2 days. At the end of this time, the jars are shaken again, the entire brine is drained and combined with ordinary water. The marinade is boiled, which is then poured over the workpiece. To check the tightness of the cans, the entire preservation is turned upside down until it cools completely. If the lids do not allow air to pass through, it is sent to the cellar.
The original ones
In addition to classic recipes, housewives also use original ones. Cucumbers marinated with cinnamon, oak bark or ketchup will be a real highlight of any table.
with ketchup
The main difference between this salting and the traditional one is in a bittersweet taste. Ketchup adds piquancy to cucumbers, which lovers of spicy will definitely appreciate.
Ingredients:
- cucumbers – 2 kg;
- garlic – a couple of cloves;
- spices – to taste;
- bitter ketchup – 3 tbsp. l.;
- sugar – 2,5 st. l .;
- salt – 1,5 Art. l .;
- acetic acid – 6 tbsp. l .;
- water – 200 ml.
Garlic, cucumbers, spices are distributed over jars. Prepare the marinade: combine water, salt, sugar and ketchup. After boiling, cook for a couple of minutes and add acetic acid. The prepared liquid is poured into jars. They are turned upside down and left for a day.
With oak bark
Oak bark is a component that makes cucumbers especially crispy. Properly observed proportions guarantee the preparation of a real delicacy for the winter.
Necessary ingredients:
- cucumbers – 2 kg;
- salt – 2 Art. l .;
- granulated sugar – 2 tbsp. l .;
- favorite spices – to taste;
- currant and cherry leaves;
- dill;
- vinegar – 25 ml;
- water – 2,5 l;
- oak bark – ⅓ tsp
Distribute spices, herbs and cucumbers in jars. Pour hot water, drain it. Repeat the procedure 3 times. Prepare a marinade with the addition of vinegar, pour jars with brine and roll them up.
In korean
As part of a Korean-style snack – cucumbers and carrots. The combination of these vegetables with the addition of garlic will appeal to lovers of spicy. In addition, this recipe is without seaming, which makes it also practical.
Ingredients:
- cucumbers – 2 kg;
- carrots – 3 pcs. medium size;
- sugar – 100 g;
- onion – 450 g;
- salt – 70 g;
- acetic acid – 50 ml;
- sunflower oil – 50 ml;
- garlic – 1 large head.
Cut cucumbers and carrots into strips, onions into half rings, chop the garlic in a blender. Add sugar, salt and acetic acid. Mix the vegetables until smooth and leave for an hour to extract the juice. Send the salad to a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Divide the salad into pre-sterilized jars.
Gherkins with cinnamon
Pickles will surprise even picky gourmets. Due to the originality of the taste, gherkins are used not only as an independent snack, but also as a component of salads.
Ingredients:
- gherkins – by eye;
- spices: cloves, peppercorns and allspice, bay leaf – to taste;
- cinnamon – 1 tsp ;
- garlic – 2 tooth;
- drinking water – 1,5 l;
- vinegar essence – ½ tbsp. l.;
- sugar – 1 st. l .;
- salt – 1 tbsp l.
Preliminarily, gherkins are poured with boiling water and cut off the tips. Distribute into jars, pour hot water again, then drain it. Spices, garlic, vinegar and marinade are sent to cucumbers. Roll up the lids and leave to cool upside down.
Canned vegetables are a favorite snack in many families. In addition, it is very useful: the calorie content of pickled cucumbers is small, but the high protein content makes it quite nutritious.
The recipes for these winter preparations are easy to prepare and require a minimum of products. The main thing is a good mood and correctly observed proportions.