Cucumbers with Ketchup for Winter

Ingredients

• Cucumbers 0 lbs
• Water 25 fl oz
• Ketchup 5 oz
• Salt 0 oz
• Sugar 0 oz
• 9% Vinegar 0 fl oz
• Garlic 4 cloves
• Allspice berries 6 pieces
• Bay leaf 2 pieces

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 2

Thoroughly rinse the cucumbers, cover them with clean cold water, and let them sit for 2 hours.

Step 3

Sterilize the jars over steam for 15–20 minutes. Scald the lids with boiling water.

Step 4

In a saucepan, combine water, ketchup, salt, sugar, and vinegar.

Step 5

Bring the marinade to a boil and simmer gently for 3–5 minutes.

Step 6

Distribute the garlic, allspice, and bay leaves among the jars.

Step 7

Place the cucumbers in jars.

Step 8

Pour the cucumbers with hot brine.

Step 9

Seal the jars, turn them upside down, and cover with a blanket until completely cool.

Step 10

You can eat the cucumbers with ketchup after a month or preserve them for the winter.