For lovers of crispy pickles without vinegar, this recipe is perfect. Mineral water allows cucumbers to acquire a mild taste without sourness and ensures the safety of the harvest throughout the winter.
Ingredients for pickling cucumbers with mineral water
For salting you will need:
- about 500 grams of small cucumbers;
- 300-350 ml of mineral water with gas;
- 3-4 small cloves of garlic;
- 30 grams of salt;
- an umbrella of fresh dill;
- horseradish, cherry or currant leaves, if desired.
Cooking cucumbers with mineral water for the winter
1. First you will need to prepare jars for pickling. They must be washed well with baking soda and soap and sterilized in the oven for about 10-15 minutes at 130-140 degrees.
2. When the sterilized jars have cooled down, put dill, peeled garlic and green leaves of your choice on the bottom.
3. Wash small cucumbers and cut 1 cm from both ends. Place them tightly in jars.
Important! Cucumbers for this home preparation should be small. You should also try to choose vegetables of the same size. Cucumbers should be smooth, with a firm skin without cracks or scratches.
4. For every 0.5 kg of cucumbers, pour a tablespoon of salt. Next, pour the cucumbers with freshly opened sparkling mineral water.
5. Cover the jars with ironed gauze or a towel and leave on the table overnight.
6. In the morning, jars of cucumbers will need to be sealed with polyethylene lids and stored in the cold.
