Summer is the perfect time to prepare preserves, the taste of which you will be able to enjoy on long, winter evenings. In addition to jams, juices and sauces, do not forget about pickles, and above all those prepared from crispy cucumbers. What to do to make them perfect? The secret lies in both the additions and the marinade.
How to make traditional pickled cucumbers? It’s easier than you might think
Pickled cucumbers are a delicious and healthy addition to sandwiches, salads or simply a main course. They taste delicious with , lard patties or grilled food. Their preparation requires a bit of effort, but it is definitely worth it. Thanks to this, you will be sure that they will come out perfect. Before you get to work, prepare 4 jars of 1 liter each. Wash, inspect and dry them thoroughly. It is important that they do not have any odor. What next?
How to prepare marinade for pickled cucumbers? How to prepare a marinade for pickled cucumbers? Photo: Private archive
To make perfect pickled cucumbers you will need:
- 2 kilograms of small field cucumbers,
- a bunch of dill,
- 2 medium-sized heads of garlic,
- a small piece of horseradish root,
- 4 flat tablespoons of rock salt,
- water.
How to prepare a pickle brine? Temperature is key
Preparing pickled cucumbers is quite easy, although time-consuming, because they will be ready in about 3 weeks. Nevertheless, even beginners should be able to handle it. How to make them step by step?
- Divide the dill and horseradish into four equal parts and place them on the bottom of the jars.
- Then press the cucumbers into the jars. Try to fit as many as possible. Arrange them slightly at an angle and in layers.
- Prepare the marinade. This is the most important part of the job. Water for cucumbers should be well mineralized and hard, so it is necessary to boil it with salt. Per liter of liquid use 1 tablespoon of rock salt.
- Once the water boils, pour it into a cold container and wait until it cools down a bit. The key to success is brine at room temperature. Too high and the pickles will lose their flavor and many of their nutritional values.
- When the water is lukewarm, pour it over the cucumbers and seal tightly. They will be ready in about 2-3 weeks. If you’d like, please vote in our poll below.
TIP! If you are a fan of lightly salted cucumbers, you can open them after about a week. They will be just as tasty.
Source: Gazeta
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