Pickled watermelons with vinegar for the winter
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310
Kitchen
World
Calorie content
213 kcal
Portions
2 l.
Cooking time
60 minutes
Proteins *
0.7 g
Fats *
0.1 g
Carbohydrates*
52.9 gr.
This dish is perfect for any table and at any time. Watermelons can be a good addition to meat or fish. They can also serve as a stand-alone snack. This recipe is as simple as possible to prepare. It will definitely become one of your favorite recipes.
Ingredients
Cooking process
We start cooking by processing the watermelon. First, rinse it well in warm water. You can do this with soap. Then, transfer the watermelon to a tea towel. Leave it to dry completely. Then divide the watermelon into several pieces. For blanks, we do not need a whole berry. Cut the watermelon into small pieces. Be sure to check that they go to the bank. Peel the watermelon slices from the rind or only from its green part. Set them aside.
We begin to sterilize the jars. We wash them in warm water, using baking soda or laundry soap. Rinse the jars well. Fill a small saucepan with water and place it on the stove. When the water boils, scald the lids with boiling water. Further sterilization of cans will be carried out using steam. You can use a kettle or pot for this. Fill the kettle with cold water. Put it on high heat. When the water starts to boil, place the jar on the spout of the kettle so that it fills with steam. Hold the jar in this position for 2-3 minutes. After that, rearrange it on a towel and leave to dry.
Fill the jars with watermelon slices. Pour water into a saucepan and transfer it to the stove. It is advisable to use bottled water. When the water boils, pour boiling water over the watermelons to the very top. Cover the jar with a lid. Leave the watermelon wedges to infuse for about 10-15 minutes.
When the time is up, gently pour the liquid into the saucepan. You can use a perforated cover to do this. Place the pot over high heat. Wait for the water to boil. Add the first serving of granulated sugar to the saucepan. Stir the solution constantly. This will help the crystals dissolve faster. When all the sugar has been added, add salt to the liquid. Stir the solution again. Then add citric acid to it. Cook the marinade over low heat for 5 minutes. Then add vinegar to it and remove the pot from the stove.
Pour the hot marinade over the watermelon wedges. Screw the cover back on gently. Make sure that no cracks appear on the jar. If this happens, you will have to change the container. Turn the jars over and place them on a tea towel that you want to spread out on the table beforehand. In this position, the lids of the cans will be subjected to additional heat treatment. Wrap the jars in a large towel or warm blanket. Wait for them to cool completely. At this time, choose the darkest and coolest place in your house. Transfer the cans of watermelon there. There they will wait for winter.
Pickled watermelons are ready. They will be a great addition to a dish, an excellent appetizer or a complete dessert. Such a preparation will give you the taste of summer even on the coldest evening, reminding you of warm and sunny days. You should go to your nearest grocery store right now and start preparing this recipe. Good luck!