One of the favorite traditions of Russians is to salt cucumbers for the winter in jars with vinegar, citric acid, aspirin and other methods. Crispy cucumbers are a delicious and healthy snack that children and adults alike love.
How to salt cucumbers for the winter in vinegar jars
Most often, experienced housewives recommend salting cucumbers for the winter in jars of vinegar, since this makes vegetables especially tasty and crispy. Moreover, this cooking method is quite simple. For one 3-liter jar you will need:
- 1-2 kg of fresh cucumbers;
- 3 tbsp. spoons of 9 percent vinegar;
- 5-7 peas of black pepper;
- 1-2 bay leaves;
- 3-5 cloves of garlic;
- 3 tbsp. tablespoons of salt;
- 3 tbsp. tablespoons of sugar (optional);
- 1-3 sprigs of dill;
- cherry or black currant leaves;
- 2-3 horseradish leaves.
Wash the jars thoroughly and boil the lids. Soak cucumbers in cold water for 3-5 hours and rinse well. Put greens, garlic and spices on the bottom of the jars, put cucumbers on top tightly. Boil the kettle and pour boiling water over the jars to the top. Cover and let sit for a few minutes.
Drain the water into a saucepan. Add salt and sugar to it, then simmer for 10 minutes. Pour boiling water over the cucumbers from the pan again. Add vinegar and roll up the lid, checking its tightness (otherwise, you cannot avoid unpleasant sediment and spoiled taste). Turn the jars upside down and leave to cool, wrapping them well.
How to salt cucumbers for the winter in jars of citric acid
You can also pickle cucumbers for the winter in jars of citric acid or aspirin. This cooking method will appeal to those who like softer, aromatic and not spicy cucumbers. You will need the following ingredients:
- 2 kg of fresh cucumbers;
- teaspoon of citric acid or 2 effervescent aspirin tablets;
- 3-4 cloves of garlic;
- carrot;
- dill umbrella;
- horseradish leaf;
- half green pepper
- 3 tbsp. tablespoons of salt;
- 1, 5 Art. tablespoons of sugar;
- 6-7 peas of black pepper
Rinse the cucumbers and soak in cold water for several hours. Peel and chop carrots, garlic and place in a sterilized jar. Add dill, horseradish and pepper - these spices will make the snack fragrant and tasty. Place the cucumbers tightly in the jar so that the bottom is larger and the top is smaller, pour boiling water over them and leave for half an hour.
Drain the water into a saucepan, add granulated sugar and salt, and then boil again. Fill a jar of cucumbers with the resulting marinade. Add citric acid or aspirin and immediately screw the metal cap back on. Turn over, wrap with a blanket and leave to cool completely. It is best to store cucumbers in jars in a cool place.
