Finnish-Style Cucumbers for Winter

Ingredients

• Cucumbers 1½ kg
• Salt 3 spoons
• Sugar 5 oz
• Apple Cider Vinegar 10 fl oz
• Mustard Greens 1½ spoons
• Bay leaf 1 piece
• Water 1½ l

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 2

Sterilize the jars and lids over steam for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and soak them in water for 2 hours.

Step 4

Slice the cucumbers into thick rounds.

Step 5

Pour water into a large pot, add salt, sugar, mustard, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat and pour in the apple cider vinegar.

Step 7

Place the cucumbers in the hot marinade and, stirring constantly, wait for the color to change.

Step 8

Transfer the cucumbers to sterilized jars and fill them with the marinade up to the neck. There is no need to add bay leaves to the jar.

Step 9

Seal the jars with lids, turn them upside down, and let them cool completely under a thick blanket.

Step 10

Store in a cool, dark place. Serve Finnish-style cucumbers with alcoholic beverages.