Source: Yakovlevadaria, AdobeStockVery often, vinegar is added to vegetable preserves, but sometimes it's desirable to avoid using it. For such occasions, here's a selection of cucumber recipes without vinegar for winter. They turn out just as delicious! Crunchy cucumbers are great for everyday meals and holidays alike. It's hard to imagine anything more versatile!
1. Cold-Brined Cucumbers Without Vinegar for Winter
Source: lobsterhouse.ruAuthentic salted cucumbers that are just as good as barrel-fermented ones.
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 100 g salt, 2 oak leaves, 2 cloves garlic, 1 liter water, spices.
Preparation: Soak cucumbers in cold water for several hours and trim the ends. Arrange oak leaves, garlic, cucumbers, and any other spices or additions to taste in sterilized jars. Dissolve salt in cold water, pour over the cucumbers, and loosely cover with lids.
Leave the preparation for 4 days at room temperature. After that, drain the brine, rinse the cucumbers, and place them in clean jars. Pour in clean water, close with lids, and leave for another week at room temperature, then store in a dark, cool place.
2. Cucumbers with Red Currants Without Vinegar for Winter
Source: pinterest.comNot only delicious, but also a very impressive appetizer.
You will need: 20-25 cucumbers, 800 g red currants, 4 dill heads, 1 tbsp peppercorns, 1 head garlic, 2 tsp mustard seeds, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tsp sugar, 1.5-2 liters water.
Preparation: Soak cucumbers in cold water for several hours. Then arrange cucumbers, red currants, dill, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and garlic in sterilized jars. Pour boiling water over everything and leave for 20 minutes, then drain this water and boil it again with sugar and salt. Pour the resulting brine over the cucumbers and seal for winter.
3. Classic Salted Cucumbers Without Vinegar for Winter
Source: attuale.ruBe sure to store this preserve in a dark and cool place.
You will need: 2 kg cucumbers, 150 g salt, 1 head garlic, 2 horseradish leaves, 1 handful cherry and currant leaves, 4 dill heads, water.
Preparation: Place all leaves, dill, and cucumbers in a pot. Sprinkle with salt, pour in water, and cover with a horseradish leaf. Cover the pot with a lid and leave at room temperature for 1-2 days. After that, arrange the cucumbers in sterilized jars, add garlic, pour in boiling water, and leave for 2 minutes. Drain this water and add salt at a rate of 1 tbsp per 1 liter. Boil again, pour over the cucumbers, and seal for winter.
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4. Cucumbers with Mustard Without Vinegar for Winter
Source: uzbek-culinar.ruEspecially for lovers of spicy and pungent pickles.
You will need: 2 kg cucumbers, 2 tbsp mustard powder, 4 tbsp salt, 3 cloves garlic, leaves, dill, spices, and other additions to taste.
Preparation: Place all additions, spices, garlic, and cucumbers in a sterilized jar. Pour in boiling water, cover with a lid, and leave to cool. Then drain this water, add salt and mustard powder to it, boil again, pour over the cucumbers, and seal for winter.
5. Cucumbers with Citric Acid Without Vinegar for Winter
Source: cookpad.comAfter sterilization, these cucumbers store perfectly all season.
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tsp citric acid, 4 dill heads, 2 sprigs parsley, spices.
Preparation: Arrange cucumbers, dill, parsley, and spices in prepared jars. Dissolve salt, sugar, and citric acid in 1 liter of water. Pour this marinade over the cucumbers and sterilize the preserves for 10-15 minutes in boiling water. Seal for winter.
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6. Fermented Cucumbers Without Vinegar for Winter
Source: pinterest.comAnother option for preparing your favorite winter preserve!
You will need: 1.2 kg cucumbers, 4 cloves garlic, 2 horseradish leaves, 2 dill heads, 1 handful cherry and currant leaves, 2 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Soak cucumbers in cold water for several hours. Then arrange them along with garlic and all additions in clean, dry jars. Add salt at a rate of 1 tbsp per 1 liter to each jar, pour in cold water, cover with plastic lids, and gently mix.
Leave the jars in a warm place for 3-4 days, then gently mix again and drain all the brine into a pot. Add a little more water – about 50 ml per 1 liter of brine. Bring the brine to a boil, skim off the foam, and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Pour it back in and seal the cucumbers for winter.
7. Cucumber Jam with Lemon and Mint
Source: dzen.ruAn original preserve that will easily surprise guests and family.
You will need: 2 kg cucumbers, 1.2 kg sugar, 300 g lemons, 50 g mint.
Preparation: Peel and dice the cucumbers, zest the lemons and squeeze out the juice. Put everything into a pot, add mint sprigs, sprinkle with sugar, and leave for 3-4 hours. If there's not enough juice, add a little water. Bring the mixture to a boil, simmer for 20-30 minutes, and remove the mint sprigs. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
8. Salted Cucumbers with Vodka Without Vinegar for Winter
Source: koolinar.ruThe perfect appetizer for a festive table!
You will need: 1 kg cucumbers, 2 cloves garlic, 1 chili pepper, 2 bay leaves, 2 tsp dill seeds, 2 tbsp salt, 50 ml vodka, 1 liter water.
Preparation: Soak cucumbers in cold water for 2 hours and trim the ends. Arrange chili pieces, garlic, bay leaves, and dill seeds in clean, dry jars, and then add the cucumbers on top. Add salt to the jars, pour in cold water, cover with plastic lids, and leave the preparation for 3-4 days at room temperature. After that, drain the brine, boil it for 3 minutes, and pour it back over the cucumbers. Add vodka and seal for winter.
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9. Cucumbers with Vegetables Without Vinegar for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruA light and versatile vegetable assortment that will complement any dinner.
You will need: 8 cucumbers, 4 tomatoes, 1 zucchini, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, 2 tsp citric acid, 1 liter water.
Preparation: Roughly chop the vegetables and arrange them in clean, dry jars. Optionally, add more spices, herbs, or leaves. Pour in boiling water and leave for 5 minutes. Then drain and boil this water again with sugar, salt, and citric acid. Simmer the resulting brine for 2-3 minutes, pour it over the vegetables, and seal for winter.
10. Cucumbers in Their Own Juice Without Vinegar for Winter
Source: liveinternet.ruAn easy-to-prepare yet not-so-obvious preserve.
You will need: 6 kg cucumbers, 1 head garlic, 6 tbsp salt, 2 handfuls of currant, cherry, bay, and horseradish leaves, 2 dill heads, peppercorns.
Preparation: Soak cucumbers in cold water for 2 hours. Then grate half of the cucumbers on a coarse grater, mix with salt, and leave for 15 minutes. Arrange whole cucumbers, garlic, and all other additions in sterilized jars, layering them with the grated cucumbers. Fill the jars to the top and sterilize for 10 minutes in boiling water. Seal for winter.
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11. Cucumbers in Tomato Filling Without Vinegar for Winter
Source: koolinar.ruThey pair wonderfully with meat dishes, potatoes, and other side dishes.
You will need: 2 kg cucumbers, 200 g tomato paste, 100 g sugar, 100 g salt, 1 head garlic, 2 tsp citric acid, spices and additions, 2 liters water.
Preparation: Mix water, tomato paste, salt, sugar, and citric acid, and bring everything to a boil. Place cucumbers with garlic and additions to taste in sterilized jars. Pour the tomato filling over them and seal.
12. Cucumber Salad Without Vinegar for Winter
Source: botanichka.ruA simple, inexpensive, versatile, and very healthy salad.
You will need: 12-15 cucumbers, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 4 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 50 g herbs.
Preparation: Slice cucumbers into rounds, thinly slice onions and bell pepper, and grate carrots on a coarse grater. Chop the herbs. Mix all ingredients from the recipe and leave for 2 hours, stirring the salad every half hour. Then tightly pack everything into clean, dry jars and sterilize for 20 minutes in boiling water. Seal for winter.