How to prepare canned nettles for the winter - a recipe for preparing it at home.
This canned nettle is perfect for a vitamin supplement in winter borscht and soups. It will make them more tasty and original. In addition, young stinging nettle is a source of nutrients that we so lack in winter.
To prepare nettles for this recipe, we will need fresh, young, stinging nettles. Do not forget to wear gloves when collecting and preserving nettles, otherwise you will burn your hands.
Preparing canned nettles for the winter.

Photo. How to prepare nettles for the winter
Young stems and leaves of nettle should be washed with water and cut into pieces. Then put it in a saucepan and add hot water. Take 1 part water, 3 parts nettle. Boil the nettles for 5 minutes, place hot in prepared half-liter jars, cover with lids and sterilize within 0.5 hours. After sterilization, the jars need to be rolled up.
Sealed jars can be stored all winter in the basement or even just in a closet at room temperature. Please note that with this preservation method nettle We didn't even need salt.