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Lightly salted cucumbers in cold brine in a jar

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Kitchen Russian

Calorie content 31.5 kcal

Portions 4 l.

Cooking time 14 h.

Proteins * 2.5 gr.

Fats * 5.6 g

Carbohydrates* 4.2 gr.

Lightly salted cucumbers in cold brine in a jar

Content

If you want to cook lightly salted cucumbers and at the same time keep their bright saturated color, then this recipe is for you. The secret of the recipe is that cucumbers are poured with cold brine. At the same time, the snack becomes healthier and tastier. Lightly salted cucumbers are crispy and quite aromatic due to the use of a large amount of spices and seasonings.

Ingredients

Cooking process

First, select medium-sized young cucumbers, and then wash them thoroughly in cold running water. Dry the washed cucumbers.

Prepare the jar. Wash it thoroughly in warm water with baking soda, if desired, you can sterilize it in the microwave or in a water bath. Put the cucumbers in a prepared jar and cover with cold water. This procedure is done in order to know how many cucumbers fit in a jar, and at the same time they are soaked in water.

In the meantime, prepare the brine. Pour the required amount of cold water into a small saucepan and add table salt, coriander and mustard seeds, as well as cloves, bay leaves, allspice and black peppercorns. Place the pot with the contents on the fire and bring to a boil, then boil for literally another 5 minutes.

Remove hot brine from heat and cool completely. You can use the spices and seasonings of your own preference to prepare the brine.

Tarragon and dill seeds can be omitted or replaced, for example, with dill umbrellas.

Drain the water from the jar, and then remove the cucumbers. Place the required amount of dill seeds and tarragon on the bottom of the jar. Disassemble the garlic into cloves, you do not need to peel it, and also add to the jar.

Place the cucumbers in the jar, as well as the remaining spices.

And then pour over the prepared cooled brine. Tighten the jar with a lid, after pouring boiling water over it, and leave at room temperature for 12 hours. Then transfer to refrigerator for cooling and storage. Serve ready-made cucumbers with your favorite dishes.

Bon Appetit!