Pickled Cucumbers for Winter Without Sterilization

Ingredients

• Cucumbers 55 oz
• Salt 2 tablespoons
• Vinegar essence 5 fl oz
• Sugar 1 tablespoon
• Cherry 5 pieces
• Garlic 4 cloves
• Dill 3 pieces
• Horseradish Leaves 2 pieces

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients.

Step 2

Wash the jar thoroughly with baking soda.

Step 3

Soak the cucumbers in cold water for 2 hours.

Step 4

Peel and cut the garlic if the cloves are large.

Step 5

Place the garlic at the bottom of the jar.

Step 6

Add some horseradish leaves or roots to the bottom of the jar.

Step 7

Add the cherry leaves and some dill flowers to the bottom of the jar.

Step 8

Wash the cucumbers well and trim the ends.

Step 9

Place the cucumbers in the washed jar, and top with the remaining dill flowers and a leaf or root of horseradish.

Step 10

Boil water and pour it over the cucumbers in the jar with boiling water. Cover with a lid, but do not seal. Leave for 20 minutes.

Step 11

After 20 minutes, drain the water from the jar into a pot, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of salt, and stir well. Boil this brine for 5 minutes, then pour it into the jar, leaving some space for vinegar.

Step 12

Pour 100 ml of 9% vinegar into the jar with cucumbers.

Step 13

Seal the jar with a metal lid. Turn it upside down to ensure it is tightly sealed, and wrap it in a blanket until completely cool.

Step 14

After cooling, store the cucumbers in a cool place. The cucumbers will be ready in about 1.5 to 2 months.