Cucumbers in Mustard Marinade
Description
Perfect for winter pantry stocks. Tangy, aromatic cucumbers in mustard brine are an excellent winter preserve for those who love unusual, bold flavors. Mustard gives the brine a gentle heat and depth, so the pickles stay crisp, pleasantly spiced, and pair perfectly with both meat dishes and simple sides.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place all ingredients on the table before you start cooking. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly.
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Step 2
Slice all the cucumbers into thin rounds.
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Step 3
Into a bowl, add the sugar, salt, ground black pepper, and mustard.
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Step 4
Mix these dry ingredients.
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Step 5
Pour vinegar and vegetable oil over them.
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Step 6
Mix.
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Step 7
Place all the sliced cucumbers in a large pot, pour the mustard marinade over them, and mix. Cover the pot with a lid and leave it on the counter for about 2 hours.
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Step 8
During this time, the cucumbers will release a lot of juice.
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Step 9
Thoroughly wash the glass canning jars and lids with baking soda in advance. Pack the cucumbers together with the marinade into the prepared jars.
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Step 10
Cover the filled jars with lids, place them on the bottom of a large pot, and pour in water up to the shoulders of the jars. Place the pot with the jars over medium heat, wait until the water comes to a boil, and sterilize the preserve for 20 minutes.
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Step 11
Then remove the jars with loosely placed lids from the pot, seal them tightly with the lids, turn upside down, wrap in a thick blanket, and leave overnight in this position.
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Step 12
In the morning, the jars of pickles can be moved to storage in a dark, cool place.