Among the many preparations of cucumbers, canned beets prepared for the winter will take its rightful place both in the everyday menu and on the holiday table. The marinated appetizer is prepared with little or no spice. At the same time, the marinade turns out to be a beautiful pink color due to the presence of beets, which is not typical for cucumbers. Therefore, it is worth preparing several jars of such snacks for future use.
Delicious pickled snack - a reminder of summer
In the cold season, a fragrant appetizer will look unusual on the holiday table. Not only the taste will surprise guests, but also the appearance of the cucumbers will impress. The fruits acquire their beautiful scarlet color due to beets, which color the brine and vegetables with their juice. The pickles will be ready to eat in three months.
What side dishes should I serve with?
Pickled cucumbers can be served with various potato dishes. For example, casserole, mashed potatoes, potatoes, sauce, boiled potatoes with onions fried in lard or with the addition of butter with dill and garlic. Also, meat dishes and vegetable stews go well with pickled cucumbers.
Salted vegetables can be added to first and second courses, salads.
How to cook pickled cucumbers with beets for the winter
Before you start preparing vegetables for harvesting, you need to process the container. Wash the jars well with soda, rinse with running water, and pour over boiling water. Boil the lids for a couple of minutes. This can be done in the evening or immediately before starting cooking.
Required Components
For one liter jar you will need:
- 600 grams of cucumbers;
- one small beet;
- several sprigs of dill;
- two peas each of black and allspice;
- 3 laurel leaves;
- 2 clove buds;
- a tablespoon of fine sugar;
- the same amount of rock salt;
- a third of a glass of vinegar.
Cooking step by step
According to the recipe, herbs and spices are placed at the bottom of a sterile container. The washed and peeled beets are cut into quarters, and the tails of the cucumbers are cut off. The prepared fruits are placed one by one in a jar.
Vegetables are poured with boiling water for twenty-five minutes. After this time, pour the warm liquid into a saucepan, add salt and sugar, let it boil, then pour in vinegar.Boiling brine is poured into the cucumbers and sealed hermetically.
Twisting and storage
The workpiece is placed with the lid down and wrapped in a warm blanket. The next day they take me down to the basement.
Also, the twist can be stored in a cool pantry, where there is no access to sunlight.
Notes and recommendations
If a crop is used for harvesting, namely cucumbers collected from the beds more than a day ago, they must be immersed in ice, filtered or spring water for several hours. By following this advice, housewives will be able to remove bitterness and make vegetables more elastic and crunchy.
Onions and garlic can add flavor and spiciness to prepared cucumbers and beets. To the necessary products you need to add a small onion and two cloves of garlic, cut into large rings.
To prevent fruit softening, use non-iodized salt.
