Pickled cucumbers have a wide group of fans. Some prefer them as a vegetable for a sandwich or for dinner, others use them to prepare pastes or salads, and still others eat them straight from the jar. The fact is that the recipe is ridiculously simple and does not require much work. However, there is one thing we must remember. Otherwise, we will waste our time and precious seasonal cucumbers.
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How to make pickled cucumbers? The whole idea is simple. Put garlic, dill, horseradish, cherry or grape leaves in a jar, then thoroughly washed cucumbers. Pour hot water with salt over everything, seal and leave to preserve. The ingredients may of course vary. It all depends on our preferences and the availability of products. What could go wrong here?
A common problem with pickled cucumbers is that they start to mold. We then wonder what is causing this. It is usually related to too little brine. If the cucumbers are not completely submerged in it, they become susceptible to fungal growth. So make sure that you have packed them properly in the jar so that they do not float to the top and that you have poured in enough liquid. However, it should not reach the cap.
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Pickled cucumbers – what could go wrong?
Too little brine is a common, but not the only mistake we can make when preparing pickled cucumbers. What else should we pay special attention to?
- We should use clean and sterilized jars, and pay special attention to the caps. These bent and covered in rust, they are ready to be thrown away.
- The caps and tops of the jars should be dry. when screwing on. We can additionally wipe them with alcohol, which will dry them and evaporate quickly.
- After canning, store the pickled cucumbers in a dry and dark place.
- Vegetables should be fresh and firm, and not too bloatedThis will keep them crispy and prevent them from becoming waterlogged.
- It will also give it a crunchy texture addition of cherry leaves or grapeswhich are rich in tannins.
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Source: Gazeta
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