Pickled and pickled cucumbers can be stored for more than one year, but fresh ones - only 2-3 days. It is possible to extend the shelf life of vegetables, but not for a long time, because they consist of moisture, which gradually evaporates, so the cucumbers begin to sag. It also depends on the maturity and integrity of the fruit. If you want your cucumbers to be fresh and crispy for a little longer than their allotted time, use some simple methods.
Instructions
Step 1
Place the cucumbers in the bottom compartment of the refrigerator. Refresh them with cold water once a day. But after such a procedure, let the liquid drain from the fruits, otherwise they will simply rot. You can put them in a basin for 15 minutes and then put them back in the refrigerator.
Step 2
For long-term storage, use the "bouquet" method. Take a wide vase and pour water into it. Arrange the cucumbers with the stalks (tails) down. You can store it both simply in a cool room and in the refrigerator. Remember to change the water daily. In this way, cucumbers will remain fresh for a very long time, especially if they have long stalks.
Step 3
Alternatively, you can use egg white. Rinse the cucumbers thoroughly and dry. Take a pastry brush and brush over the fruit. After the protein dries, a protective film forms, which will keep moisture inside and prevent it from evaporating. Store in a cool and dark place after handling.
Step 4
Wrap each cucumber in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. But all of these methods can only slightly extend the freshness of the vegetable, so try to salt or pickle the part of the product that you probably will not eat. If the cucumbers become soft, even after canning, they will not regain firmness and will be flabby.
