Crunchy Salted Cucumbers
Description
Homemade winter preserve. Below I will tell you more in detail, The preserve is ready for winter storage.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Soak the cucumbers in cool water for 2–3 hours beforehand.
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Step 3
Then rinse the cucumbers and trim off the ends.
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Step 4
Place coarsely chopped herbs, peeled garlic, and all the spices on the bottom of the jar.
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Step 5
Fill the jar with cucumbers.
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Step 6
For the brine, bring water with salt to a boil.
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Step 7
Pour the hot brine into the jar with the cucumbers. Leave at room temperature to ferment for 3–4 days.
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Step 8
The brine should become cloudy, develop a slightly sour taste, and foam lightly.
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Step 9
Drain the brine into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
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Step 10
Pour back into the jar and screw on the lid. Turn the jar upside down; there is no need to wrap it in a towel. Leave it like that until completely cooled, then move it to a dark, cool place for storage.
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Step 11
Salted cucumbers for winter are ready.