Salted pickled watermelons for the winter
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Kitchen
World
Calorie content
213 kcal
Portions
12 l.
Cooking time
75 minutes
Proteins *
0.7 g
Fats *
0.1 g
Carbohydrates*
52.9 gr.
If you suddenly wanted to add some unusual but tasty dish to your table, be sure to read this recipe to the end. You don't have to spend a lot of time on it. And the result will pleasantly surprise you.
Ingredients
Cooking process
It is necessary to start cooking by processing the watermelon. To do this, you need to rinse it well. For this purpose, use a brush and baking soda. Rub the watermelon on all sides, then rinse off the baking soda. It is advisable to repeat this action several times. You can also wash the watermelon with regular soap. It is recommended to spread paper towels on the table. Transfer the watermelon to them. The towels will absorb all the excess moisture that is on the surface of the watermelon.
The next step is to process the cans. You can choose any method of sterilization convenient for you. For a start, rinse each jar well. Use baking soda or laundry soap to do this. Then fill the jars with water about 2 to 3 centimeters. Place one jar in the microwave. Leave it there for 5 minutes. After that, pour out the water and rearrange the cans on a kitchen towel, which should be spread out on the table in advance. Put all the lids in a plate, fill them with cold water and put them in the microwave also for 5 minutes.
When the jars are completely dry, transfer the watermelon wedges to them. Try to keep it as compact as possible so that as many pieces as possible fit in the jar. Pour water into a pot or kettle. Place the cookware on high heat. Wait for the water to boil and pour boiling water over the watermelons. Cover the jars with a lid. Leave the watermelons to infuse for 10 minutes.
When the time is up, pour the water into a saucepan. To do this more neatly, use a lid with holes. Place the pot on the stove. When the water starts to boil, add the first portion of granulated sugar to it. Stir the brine constantly to dissolve the crystals faster. After the sugar, add salt to the water. Stir well again. The last ingredient will be citric acid. Thanks to it, you can be sure that the seaming will reach the winter. When the brine is ready, turn off the heat and remove the pot from the stove.
Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar, a few black peppercorns, and a bay leaf to each jar. Tighten the jars carefully so that no cracks appear on their surface. If such an unpleasant situation occurs, replace the container with a whole one. Place the jars on a kitchen towel after turning them over. You can also wrap them in a blanket or small blanket if you like. It remains to wait for the banks to cool completely. Then move them to the coolest, driest place in your home.
