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Cucumbers Without Vinegar for Winter
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Cucumbers Without Vinegar for Winter

300 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

Perfect for winter stocking. I’ll go into more detail below. Jars keep for up to a year in a cool place.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Thoroughly wash the cucumbers, then soak them in cool clean water for 4 hours. This will help them absorb moisture and become firmer and crunchier.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Wash the jars with baking soda, then sterilize them in the oven or with steam. Place a horseradish leaf and a black currant leaf, dill umbels, peppercorns, and a bay leaf in the jar. Peel the garlic, cut it in half, and add it to the jar as well.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Fill the jar tightly with cucumbers. Add a seedless lemon slice.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Pour hot water into the jar. Fill to the very top. Cover with the lid and leave it like that for 15–20 minutes.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Drain the liquid into a saucepan. Add sugar, salt, and citric acid. Boil for 2–3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Pour the hot marinade back into the jar. Screw the lid on tightly.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Turn the jar upside down, wrap it in a towel, and leave it until completely cooled.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    Put the finished preserves in a cool place for storage. Winter cucumbers without vinegar are ready.