Source: Diesirae, AdobeStockDelicious and crispy Hungarian cucumbers are perfect for both everyday dinners and festive tables. We share 10 simple recipes! Before cooking, we recommend always soaking the cucumbers in cold water for a couple of hours.
1. Hungarian Cucumbers – Classic Recipe
Source: pro-orehi.ruOur mothers' and grandmothers' favorite recipe.
You will need: 500 g cucumbers, 6 black peppercorns and 6 allspice berries, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 70 ml vinegar, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Slice the carrot and onion into rings, and place them in a jar with the cucumbers. Add sugar, salt, and peppercorns, pour in boiling water, and cover with a lid. Sterilize the jar for 15 minutes in boiling water and seal for winter.
2. Hungarian Cucumbers with Mustard Seeds
Source: ok.ruMustard seeds are a traditional addition specifically to Hungarian cucumbers.
You will need: 1.5 kg cucumbers, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 tbsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp dill seeds, 1 tsp mixed peppercorns, 1 liter water, 1 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 70 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Roughly chop the onion and carrot, and tightly pack them into prepared jars with the cucumbers. Pour boiling water over everything, let it cool completely, and then drain the water. After that, add mustard seeds, dill seeds, peppercorns, and other spices as desired to the jars. Boil 1 liter of fresh water with sugar, salt, and vinegar. Pour this marinade over the cucumbers and seal with lids.
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3. Hungarian Cucumbers with Sterilization, No Vinegar
Source: pinterest.comSterilized jars of preserves store perfectly even in a cupboard at home.
You will need: 5 kg cucumbers, 3.5 liters water, 100 g salt, 600 g sugar, 4 cloves, 4 allspice berries, and 4 black peppercorns.
Preparation: Tightly pack the cucumbers into jars. Boil water with sugar, salt, and all spices, and pour it over the cucumbers. Sterilize the preserves for 15 minutes in boiling water and seal.
4. Hungarian Cucumber and Vegetable Salad
Source: kulinaroff.orgAn original crispy salad – a wonderful seasonal find.
You will need: 3 kg cucumbers, 3 kg cabbage, 2 kg bell peppers, 2 kg tomatoes, 500 g onions, 200 ml vinegar, 300 g sugar, 2 tbsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all vegetables and add salt, sugar, spices, and vinegar. Mix and leave for 8-12 hours. Place the salad with brine into clean jars, sterilize them for another 20 minutes, and seal for winter.
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5. Hungarian Cucumbers with Dill for Winter
Source: youtube.comChoose cucumbers of roughly the same size so they fit well in the jar.
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 2 bay leaves, 2 tsp mustard seeds, 4 cloves garlic, 2 dill heads, 6 allspice berries, 1 liter water, 4 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 80 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Tightly pack cucumbers with all additions and spices into jars. Add salt, sugar, and vinegar, and pour in boiling water. Sterilize the cucumber preserves for 15 minutes and seal with lids.
6. Hungarian Cucumbers with Tomatoes
Source: otomatah.ruAnother time-tested, simple, and versatile preserve for all occasions.
You will need: 500 g tomatoes, 500 g cucumbers, 5 cloves garlic, 1 bunch of herbs, 1 tbsp salt, 4 tbsp sugar, 150 ml apple cider vinegar, 6 allspice berries, 1 liter water.
Preparation: Place garlic, herbs, cucumbers, and tomatoes in a jar. Pour boiling water over them and leave covered until completely cool. Drain this water and pour new boiling water over the preserves again. Let it cool once more and drain again. Boil 1 liter of fresh water with sugar, salt, pepper, and vinegar. Pour the resulting marinade over the cucumbers and tomatoes and seal for winter.
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7. Hungarian Cucumbers with Horseradish
Source: ok.ruHorseradish gives the preserve an interesting piquancy and spiciness.
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 horseradish root, 1 tbsp mixed peppercorns, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 70 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Slice the onion, carrot, and horseradish root into thin rings. Place everything with the cucumbers in a prepared jar. Add the remaining ingredients and pour boiling water over the preserves. Sterilize the jar for another 15 minutes and seal.
8. Hungarian Cucumbers Without Sterilization
Source: youtube.comIt is enough to simply wash the jars with baking soda or scald them with boiling water.
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 1 dill head, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp salt, 4 tbsp sugar, 100 ml vinegar, spices, 1 liter water.
Preparation: Tightly pack cucumbers, dill, garlic, and spices to taste into a clean jar. Pour boiling water over them and let them cool under the lid. Drain this water, pour new boiling water again, let it cool, and drain again. Boil 1 liter of fresh water with salt and sugar, pour in vinegar, pour over the cucumbers, and seal the preserves with lids.
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9. Hungarian Sliced Cucumbers
Source: bee-master.ruA simple salad with just two main ingredients – an excellent choice.
You will need: 3 kg cucumbers, 1.5 kg onions, 6 cloves, 3 bay leaves, 10 allspice berries, 80 ml vinegar, 100 g salt, 300 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Slice cucumbers into rounds and onions into feathers. Mix them with salt, leave for half an hour, drain the juice, and place the vegetables in jars. Add peppercorns and other spices. Evenly pour boiling oil over them. Mix the remaining juice with vinegar, also pour it into the jars, and sterilize them for 20 minutes. Seal for winter.
10. Hungarian Cucumbers with Bell Pepper
Source: pinterest.comIf you want to make the cucumbers spicier and more piquant, add a couple of chili peppers.
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 2 bay leaves, 2 tsp coriander, 4 cloves garlic, 6 allspice berries, 4 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 80 ml vinegar.
Preparation: In prepared jars, place roughly chopped onion and bell pepper, whole cucumbers, and all additions with spices. Evenly distribute sugar, salt, and vinegar. Pour boiling water over the cucumbers, sterilize the preserves for 15 minutes in boiling water, and seal with lids.