How to prepare pickled and canned cucumbers for the winter according to the recipe “Bulgaria is resting”

The recipe for cucumbers “Bulgaria is resting” will appeal to lovers of sweet snacks. Carrots and sugar add sweetness to the finished dish. Moreover, crispy bright carrots in tandem with green cucumbers are a beautiful decoration for any holiday table or family dinner. Having marinated it over the winter, the housewife will happily treat her loved ones and proudly share her new recipe.

Features of the dish

This recipe has an interesting set of products.In the usual version, cucumbers are most often combined with tomatoes, sweet peppers, and zucchini. There are carrots here. It gives the finished dish a characteristic sweetish taste. Seasoned with currants, cherries and dill, they exude a pleasant, sugary aroma.

Calculation and preparation of necessary ingredients

To prepare and obtain a high-quality product, you need to select and prepare the following components:

1. To make cucumbers crispy, you need to use varieties suitable for preservation: dark ones with pimples. They should be whole, not large, without signs of spoilage, dense.
2. The tails must be cut off from the fruits.
3. The vegetable is pre-soaked in water for at least 2, but preferably about 5 hours.
4. Additionally, you need to peel the carrots and onions. Cut the carrots into slices or rings, and the onion into rings.

Sterilization of containers

Sterilization is the key to successful preservation. The container must be thoroughly washed. For sterilization, you can choose any convenient method:

• in the oven;
• in the microwave;
• for a couple.

Methods for preparing marinade

The recipe is extremely simple: dissolve granulated sugar and salt in a certain amount of liquid drained from the jar after heating. It is important to strictly follow the recommended amount. After boiling, the marinade is ready; pour it over the vegetables, previously heated in the jar.

Step-by-step preparation of cucumbers

The classic version includes cucumbers, onions and carrots. But if desired, you can diversify it with tomatoes, zucchini, and sweet peppers. The amount of granulated sugar can be changed depending on the family's taste preferences.

Pickled

The amount of salt, sugar and vinegar is presented for a liter container.To prepare you need:

• cucumbers - 1.3 kg;
• carrots - 1 pc.;
• salt - 7 g;
• dill, peppercorns;
• sugar - 15 g;
• vinegar - 30 ml;
• bulb.

Cooking diagram:

1. Wash the cucumbers and soak in water for 2 hours.
2. Peel the carrots, cut into long slices the size of cucumbers.
3. Peel the onion and cut into rings.
4. At the bottom of a clean container, place a branch of dill, a couple of peppercorns, lay cucumbers and carrots, topping with onions.
5. Pour boiling liquid into the container and leave for a quarter of an hour.
6. Drain the liquid, boil, and pour again for the same period of time.
7. Cook the marinade from the drained liquid by adding salt and granulated sugar.
8. Pour vinegar directly into cucumbers.
9. Pour boiling marinade, tighten the lid and turn over. Cover to keep warm.

Canned with tomatoes

Cooking with tomatoes involves a similar set of ingredients using the amount of salt, vinegar and sugar per liter container.

Cooking diagram:

1. Place dill and peppercorns on the bottom of a clean container.
2. Place cucumbers soaked for 5 hours in sterilized containers, topped with tomatoes, chopped carrots and onion rings.
3. Pour boiling liquid over it for a quarter of an hour, drain, boil and pour in again.
4. Drain the cooled liquid, add salt, add sugar, and boil.
5. Pour vinegar directly into the vegetables and pour over the boiling marinade.
6. Close tightly and turn over to cover.

Salty

Salting methods are different, but they are based on the classic version. Necessary:

• cucumbers - 1.7 kg;
• carrots - a couple of pieces;
• onions - a couple of pieces;
• dill - 2-3 branches;
• salt - 45 g;
• sugar - 65 g;
• vinegar - 55 ml.

Cooking diagram:

1. Place the soaked cucumbers in a saucepan, topping with chopped carrots and onions.
2. Add the specified amount of sugar, salt, and vinegar.
3. Place dill on top, you can add currant and cherry leaves.
4. Pour liquid at room temperature, install the press and let it sit for 3-4 days.
5. After the time has passed, refrigerate.

Methods for storing pickled preparations

Cucumbers prepared for storage in winter are stored depending on the harvesting method. Canned in jars and hermetically sealed, they are stored indoors. It is recommended to store pickled cucumbers in the cold and dark.