Pickled Cucumbers for Winter

Ingredients

• Cucumbers 5 lbs
• Salt 5 oz
• Mild Chili Spice 1 piece
• Dill 6 pieces
• Black Currant Leaves 5 pieces
• Horseradish Leaves 3 pieces
• Garlic 4 cloves
• Water 0 qt

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients. Rinse the cucumbers and all the herbs.

Step 2

Soak the cucumbers in cold water for 4 hours. If the cucumbers are freshly picked, you can leave them for 2 hours.

Step 3

Sterilize the jar over steam for 20 minutes.

Step 4

Place a layer of leaves at the bottom of the jar, along with some dill and crushed garlic cloves.

Step 5

Place the cucumbers and peppers in the jar.

Step 6

Sprinkle salt on top.

Step 7

Then add the remaining herbs.

Step 8

Pour clean cold water over the cucumbers.

Step 9

Cover the jar with a lid, place it in a tray (excess liquid may accumulate during fermentation), and leave it at room temperature for 24 hours. Then, transfer it to the refrigerator for about 3 days; the brine will first become cloudy and then clear up.

Step 10

Sterilize the lid and seal the jar.