Crispy and aromatic cucumbers, according to proven recipes with peppers for the winter, are a great addition to any holiday table and will pleasantly surprise even the most skeptical gourmet. Green cucumbers in combination with the bright red fleshy color of bell peppers will perfectly complement each other in terms of taste. These vegetables can be marinated in different combinations using your favorite ingredients.
Features of pickling cucumbers with sweet peppers
Pickled cucumbers with sweet bell peppers are a very tasty appetizer made from fresh vegetables. Thanks to proper heat treatment, it can be stored for quite a long time in a cool, dark place, a cellar.
However, in order for the preservation to maintain quality and be tasty, it is worth selecting only fresh, ripe, unspent vegetables. A large amount of the recipe contains vinegar; it can be replaced with lemon juice or tomato paste. Such salads have a sweet taste, which is complemented by other ingredients depending on preference (spicy, wine).
Ingredients for cooking
To prepare pickled cucumbers with peppers and onions you need to prepare:
- small cucumbers about 1.5 kg;
- onions – 4 pcs.;
- bell pepper red or yellow - 4 pcs.,
- fresh herbs (dill, parsley, rosemary);
- currant and cherry leaves for flavor.
Selection and preparation of vegetables
Fresh, small cucumbers of the same size are suitable for pickling (they are convenient to put in jars and look more beautiful). First, you need to carefully wash the vegetables to remove dirt and sand, cut off the tails, and remove the seeds from the peppers. The onion is cut into rings, and the pepper either into strips or into cubes.
If the cucumbers are bitter, then they should be filled with cold water and allowed to stand for several hours.
How to prepare containers?
Half-liter or liter jars are perfect for preparing and storing finished preserves. The containers must first be heat treated. Jars must be clean and dry. After this, you can only start laying leaves and greenery along the bottom of the vessel. For lovers of rich flavors, you can add celery, horseradish or hot pepper.
How to pickle cucumbers with bell peppers?
Pickled cucumbers acquire a special taste when various dried or fresh herbs, roots, and leaves are added to the pickling. The aroma of the preserve depends on their quantity. However, the marinade in which the vegetables are placed will determine the taste of the dish. The marinade for preparing pickled cucumbers with sweet peppers and onions consists of only three ingredients and two liters of water.
Marinade recipe:
- 7 tbsp Sahara;
- 3 tbsp. salt;
- 180 ml vinegar 9%.
Step-by-step snack recipe:
- Cut the onion into half rings. Cut the pepper, remove the seeds and cut into small strips along the fruit.
- Place vegetables in a container in balls, alternating them in the order indicated: cucumbers, peppers, onions.
- Fill the jars to the top, pressing firmly with your hand.
- Boil clean water and pour it into jars. Cover the top with metal lids for preservation.
- Let stand for about 20 minutes.
- Pour the water back into the pan and boil again. Repeat this action three times. After this, add the other ingredients for the marinade and bring the liquid to a boil.
- Fill the jars with marinade and cover with a lid.
- Turn over and wrap in a blanket.
- Let stand until completely cool.
- Delicious and crispy cucumbers are ready!
Further storage
Vegetables prepared in jars in this way should be stored in a dark and cool place. It is necessary to ensure that the container is tightly closed and well sterilized, then the preservation will be stored for a long time.
