In order to make the diet as varied as possible in winter, pickles and vegetable snacks are prepared. For example, you can try an excellent recipe for winter zucchini in its own juice. This is a simple and tasty dish that is very quick to prepare.
Required Ingredients
To prepare this snack you will need:
- 2-3 ripe zucchini;
- 2 heads of garlic;
- a bunch of fresh dill or parsley;
- 9% vinegar;
- salt;
- sugar;
- vegetable oil.
If desired, you can add any other herbs and spices.For example, basil, mustard seeds, black peppercorns.
Preparing vegetables
Cut off the stem of the fruit. Rinse them thoroughly under running water and dry. Peel the garlic and finely chop the dill. Cut the zucchini into slices. The garlic can be passed through a press or left whole.
Sterilizing containers
Before storing vegetables, jars must be sterilized. To do this, pour a small amount of water into the kettle and bring to a boil. Place the jar in the hole for the lid. Leave for 15 minutes. At this time you can start preparing the ingredients.
Another method of sterilization is when the jars are already filled with the product. Place a towel on the bottom of a large pan and place the jars so that they do not touch each other. Water should not cover the jars completely. Then water is poured. Place on fire and boil for 15 minutes.
Recipe for marinade for zucchini in its own juice
Marinated zucchini in its own juice is sterilized without marinade.
Step-by-step preparation of winter snacks
When all the vegetables are prepared, you can start preparing the snack. Place the chopped zucchini in a large saucepan, then add the garlic and dill. Add salt, sugar, vinegar and vegetable oil. Mix everything thoroughly. Leave the workpiece for 12 hours.
After this, transfer the preservation into jars, cover with lids and roll up. While the jars cool, they are stored at home. When they reach room temperature, they can be lowered into the cellar.
Storage conditions and duration
It is better to store preserved food in a basement or cellar, where it is cool and does not penetrate the sun's rays. Also, the room should be well ventilated. At home, zucchini is kept in the refrigerator, pantry or on an uninsulated balcony.
Sterilized jars can be stored for about 2 years. If they have not been sterilized, their shelf life will be reduced.
