Pickled Cucumbers for Winter 'Close More' — Golden Recipe.

This recipe is a real discovery for anyone who loves tasty homemade preparations. Cucumbers turn out crispy, richly flavored with spices, and have a delicate sourness from apple cider vinegar. They are perfect with meat, potatoes, or simply as a snack — a hundred percent delicious!

Recipe published by Gospodynka.

You will need:

• cucumbers — 1.4 kg;
• salt — 2 tbsp;
• sugar — 200 g;
• apple cider vinegar — 220 g;
• ground red pepper — ⅓ tsp;
• turmeric — 1 tbsp;
• mustard seeds — 2 tbsp.

Cooking Method

Thoroughly wash the cucumbers, cut off the ends from both sides, and slice them into circles about 3-4 mm thick. Transfer to a large bowl, sprinkle with salt, and mix well. Cover with a towel and let sit for 2 hours, mixing every 20 minutes.

Cucumbers and salt. Photo: gospodynka.com.ua

In a large pot, combine sugar, apple cider vinegar, pepper, turmeric, and mustard.

Brine for cucumbers. Photo: gospodynka.com.ua

Mix well and put over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Preparing cucumbers. Photo: gospodynka.com.ua

Add cucumbers along with the released juice to the hot marinade. Wait until it boils and cook for another 5 minutes.

Pickled cucumbers in jars. Photo: gospodynka.com.ua

Distribute hot cucumbers into sterilized half-liter jars, close tightly with lids, turn upside down, and cover until completely cool.

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