Homemade pickled cucumbers just like in the store

Pickled cucumbers just like in the store

Store-bought pickled cucumbers usually make a great addition to salads, and many housewives try to get the same taste when preparing them at home. If you also love this sweet-spicy taste, you may find this post of mine useful.

In my photo recipe I’ll tell you step by step how to pickle cucumbers for the winter, just like in the store. Making such a preparation is quite simple - follow my recommendations exactly and you will succeed.

How to pickle cucumbers like in a store

For this preparation I take small cucumbers. You need as many of them as will fit into a 3 liter jar.

Pickled cucumbers just like in the store

You also need salt, dill, sugar, and water for preparation. To give a bright aroma to the preparation, you need a bay leaf. Garlic, horseradish leaf and black pepper will add spice. And of course, you will need vinegar.

First, wash the cucumbers and fill them with water for 3 hours. During this time my and I sterilize jar.

Cutting off the ends, I place the cucumbers in it. I also add a couple of bay leaves, garlic - 5 cloves, black peppercorns - 5 pieces, horseradish - one leaf.

I fill the jar with cucumbers and spices with boiling water. I do this carefully and gradually so that the glass can withstand the pressure of boiling water.

Pickled cucumbers just like in the store

I'm waiting for it to cool down. I drain the water. I pour boiling water over the future crispy delicacy again - for the second time. I'm waiting for the preparations for the winter to cool down again.

Pickled cucumbers just like in the store

Now, I pour the water into the pan.I add sugar to it - 3/4 cup, salt - 3 tbsp. spoons. After bringing to a boil, remove from heat. And pour in 2.5 tbsp. spoons 70% vinegar essence.

I pour the marinade over the cucumbers. I'm rolling up. I turn it over. I'm wrapping it up. A day later, I send the pickled cucumbers to the cellar to be stored in the store.

Pickled cucumbers just like in the store

I use this preparation in winter for delicious salads. Here is my simple recipe for pickling cucumbers, just like in the store. They turn out crispy, spicy-sweet and do not require sterilization. Be sure to try it!


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