Recipe for pickling and salting tomatoes in Bulgarian style for the winter

Bulgarian tomatoes are a favorite preservation method for many gardeners. Marinade recipes may vary. Thanks to a variety of spices, pickled tomatoes for the winter acquire a sweet and sour, hot or spicy taste. This dish will definitely decorate any table.

Classic recipe

For lovers of a balanced taste, a little spice and moderate acidity, it is recommended to use recipes for classic Bulgarian preserves. The marinade contains only the most common spices and seasonings.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 kilograms of tomatoes;
• 5 tablespoons of sugar;
• 4 heads of garlic;
• 2.5 tablespoons vinegar 9%;
• 1 tablespoon salt;
• 1.5 liters of water;
• dill with umbrellas.

These products are designed for a 3 liter jar. The number of tomatoes may vary depending on their size.

1. Banks are sterilized in advance. Vegetables are washed under running water. Several punctures are made in the stem area of ​​each tomato.
2. Dill umbrellas are placed at the bottom of the finished container. Tomatoes are placed tightly on top.
3. The preservation is poured with boiling water and left to sterilize for 10-15 minutes.
4. After the allotted time, pour the brine into the pan and bring it to a boil again with the addition of salt and granulated sugar.
5. Add chopped garlic cloves to the vegetables and add brine. Vinegar is added last. Vegetables are not additionally marinated.
6. Roll up the preserves with metal lids, turn them upside down and cover until they cool completely. The pickling is stored in the refrigerator or cool basement.

The secret of cooking like in the USSR

Many gourmets still remember the recipes, like in the USSR store. These tomatoes had a piquant taste. They are preserved using herbs and spices.

Ingredients:

• green tomatoes 5 kg;
• garlic 7 cloves;
• parsley, dill, celery;
• cold water (at least 3 liters);
• granulated sugar 2 cups;
• table salt 1 cup;
• 6% acetic acid 1 cup.

All spices are designed for a marinade volume of 3 liters.

1. Banks are prepared in advance. Vegetables are thoroughly washed under running water.
2. Place chopped herbs on the bottom. Spices are evenly distributed throughout the entire volume. Garlic is added after the greens. Green tomatoes are placed on top.
3. Cold water is boiled in advance.Add granulated sugar and salt to boiling water, then add acetic acid.
4. The brine is poured over the vegetables and left in the jars for a quarter of an hour.
5. After the allotted time, the salting is tightened with lids. Bulgarian tomatoes are stored in a basement or cellar for the winter.

Tomatoes for the winter in Bulgarian style are perfectly stored for a long time.

Sweet and sour marinade recipe

Not everyone loves classic canned tomatoes. Recipes with the addition of horseradish and granulated sugar will help make them more original.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 kilograms of tomatoes;
• dill umbrellas;
• horseradish 80 g;
• currant leaves 5-8 pieces;
• 1 horseradish leaves;
• garlic 4-5 cloves;
• peppercorns 8-10 pieces;
• green hot pepper, a couple of pods;
• cold water (at least 1.7 l);
• 6% acetic acid tablespoon;
• granulated sugar 3 tablespoons;
• table salt 1.5 tablespoons.

The specified amount of spices is suitable for preparing 1.7 liters of brine. The volume of vegetables may exceed the specified amount if they are small in size.

1. Greens and vegetables are washed in advance under running water. Hot pepper, horseradish leaf and root are cut into pieces to distribute evenly among the jars
2. Three-liter jars are sterilized over steam or in the oven. For small portions, several liter jars are suitable. The first to be laid are greens, aromatic herbs, peppers and horseradish. Vegetables are compacted on top.
3. The prepared vegetables are poured with boiling water and left for 15 minutes. After the allotted time, the water is poured out and acetic acid is added to the jars.
4. Add salt and sugar to boiling water (1.7 liters) and leave to boil. Hot brine is poured into jars. Close with sterilized lids.
5. Canned tomatoes are left to cool under a warm blanket.Cooled cans are stored in the basement.

The taste of pickled tomato with pepper and sugar is lightly sweet and spicy.

Bulgarian marinated tomatoes are prepared in a variety of ways. To obtain a balanced taste and lower costs, it is recommended to use ready-made pickling seasoning. It contains all the necessary spices.