Salted watermelons with mustard for the winter

It is recommended to read this recipe with the processing of watermelon. Place it in the sink and turn on warm or hot water. Wash the watermelon with baking soda or plain soap. It is advisable to do this several times in order to accurately remove all dirt from the surface of the watermelon. Transfer it to paper towels to spread on the table. They will absorb all the excess moisture that is on the watermelon.

When the watermelon is completely dry, start cutting it into small pieces. The main thing is that they go well to banks. If you want, you can trim the skin of the watermelon or remove only the green part. Set aside the ready-made watermelon wedges.

We start processing cans. To do this, we need to rinse them in warm water using baking soda or laundry soap. After that, pour cold water into the jars. Its height should not be more than 3 centimeters. Then place the jar in the microwave for about 4-5 minutes. When the time is up, drain the water and place the jars on a kitchen towel. Place the jar lids in a plate and fill them with cold water. Place the dishes in the microwave for 5 minutes. Then drain the water and place the lids on a towel.

When the jars are completely dry, spread the watermelon wedges over them. Do this as compact as possible so that as many pieces as possible fit in the container. Pour cold water into a saucepan. Place the cookware on high heat. When the water boils, pour boiling water over the watermelon slices. Cover the jars with a lid. Let the watermelons sit for 10-15 minutes.

When the time is up, drain the water back into the pot. To do this neatly, you can use a lid with holes for this. Put the pot on fire. Wait for the water to boil. Add salt to the water. Stir the brine well so that all crystals dissolve quickly. After that, you can immediately add bay leaves and black peppercorns to the brine. Boil the brine for 2-3 minutes. When the time is up, remove the pot from the stove.

Add dill, which must be chopped beforehand, currant leaves and dry mustard to the watermelon slices. Pour the prepared brine over the watermelons. Screw on the caps carefully. Make sure that no damage, such as cracks, appears on the surface of the cans. If such an unpleasant situation occurs, you will have to quickly replace the container. Turn the jars over and place them on a tea towel to be spread out on the table.In this position, the lid will undergo additional heat treatment. If you like, you can wrap the jars in a blanket or small blanket. Wait for them to cool completely. Then move them to the coolest place in your home.

Salted watermelons with mustard are ready. This unusual combination of products creates an interesting taste. Thanks to him, such a dish will become an excellent appetizer for a festive table. Watermelons will definitely surprise your guests. It's time to try what we got!