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Bulgarian-Style Cucumbers for Winter
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Bulgarian-Style Cucumbers for Winter

240 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

Perfect for stocking up for winter. I will tell you more below. Store in a cool, dark place.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Prepare all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, then soak them in clean water for 3–4 hours so they become crisp.

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    Step 3

    Step 3

    Place on the bottom of a clean sterilized jar black and allspice peppercorns, peeled garlic, cloves, a bay leaf, and onion cut into slices.

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    Step 4

    Step 4

    Pack the jar tightly with cucumbers.

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    Step 5

    Step 5

    Pour boiling water into the jar until full, cover with a lid, and leave for 15 minutes.

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    Step 6

    Step 6

    Pour the water into a saucepan. Add the sugar and salt and bring to a boil. Finally, pour in the vinegar.

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    Step 7

    Step 7

    Pour the hot marinade back into the jar. Screw the lid on tightly, turn the jar upside down, and wrap it to keep warm. Leave it until completely cooled.

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    Step 8

    Step 8

    Bulgarian-style cucumbers for winter are ready!

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    Step 9

    Step 9

    Happy preserving!