Source: Laplateresca, AdobeStockWho doesn't love small, crunchy gherkins? Why buy them when you can preserve them yourself? It's also much cheaper and requires minimal effort. We're sharing 12 of the best homemade gherkin recipes for winter!
1. Pickled Gherkins for Winter
Source: botanichka.ruA basic classic recipe that you can enhance with spices to your liking.
You will need: 15 gherkins, 1 tbsp salt, 2.5 tbsp sugar, 3 tbsp vinegar, 1 dill sprig, 1 bay leaf, 3 peppercorns each of black and allspice, 1 clove garlic.
Instructions: Soak the gherkins in cold water for several hours, then trim their ends. Place the cucumbers with all spices and additions into a clean, dry jar, pour boiling water over them, cover with a lid, and let cool.
Next, drain this water, add salt, sugar, and vinegar to it, pour the resulting marinade back over the gherkins, and seal for winter. Invert and wrap the jar until completely cool.
2. Gherkins with Pepper for Winter
Source: imghub.ruA more piquant option for spice lovers. This recipe is for 2 half-liter jars.
You will need: 2 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp salt, gherkins, 2 cloves garlic, 1 horseradish leaf, 1/2 bell pepper, 1 chili pepper, 2 dill sprigs, 4 allspice peppercorns, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 2 currant leaves, 2 cloves, 2 oak leaves.
Instructions: Soak the gherkins for a couple of hours in cold water. Trim the ends and arrange them evenly in sterilized jars with all spices and additions.
Pour boiling water over the gherkins, cover with a lid, and leave for 10 minutes. Drain this water, re-boil it, and pour over the cucumbers again for another 10 minutes. Drain the water again, add salt, sugar, and vinegar, bring to a boil, and pour back over. Seal the gherkins for winter.
3. Gherkins with Mustard for Winter
Source: de-fragrance.ruYou can add more mustard powder if you like such preserves.
You will need: 1 kg gherkins, 100 ml vinegar, 1 tbsp mustard powder, 1 tbsp mustard seeds, 5 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp salt, 4 cloves garlic, mixed peppercorns, spices.
Instructions: Soak the gherkins in cold water for several hours. Arrange them in sterilized jars with garlic, pepper, and spices to taste. Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and let cool. Drain this water, add salt, sugar, mustard powder with seeds, and vinegar to it. Re-boil the marinade, pour it over the gherkins, and seal for winter.
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4. Gherkins in Tomato Paste for Winter
Source: dzen.ruAn original recipe for crunchy cucumbers in a spicy tomato filling.
You will need: 1.2 kg gherkins, 1 liter water, 0.5 tsp citric acid, 6 cloves garlic, 60 g sugar, 100 g tomato paste, 50 g salt, 2 bay leaves, dill, spices.
Instructions: Soak the gherkins in cold water for 3-4 hours. Then arrange them in sterilized jars with garlic, dill, and spices to taste. Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave for 5-10 minutes.
Drain the water, re-boil it, pour it back over, and leave for another 5-10 minutes. Separately, boil 1 liter of water with tomato paste, sugar, salt, and bay leaves. Simmer briefly and add citric acid. Drain the water from the gherkins, pour the tomato filling over them, and seal for winter.
5. Gherkins in Tomato Juice for Winter
Source: mognotak.ruYou might need a little more tomato juice, depending on the jar size.
You will need: 1 kg gherkins, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp mixed peppercorns, 600 ml tomato juice, 3 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, spices.
Instructions: Soak the gherkins for a couple of hours in cold water and place them in clean jars with garlic and any additions to taste. Pour boiling water over them and leave for 10 minutes.
Boil the tomato juice with salt and sugar, then add vinegar. Drain the water from the gherkins and pour the tomato juice over them. Sterilize the preserves for 10 minutes in boiling water and seal for winter.
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6. Gherkins with Cherry Tomatoes for Winter
Source: koolinar.ruA vibrant and delicious pickled assortment that will be a wonderful addition to any festive table.
You will need: 500 g gherkins, 500 g cherry tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, 2 sprigs dill, 1 tsp mixed peppercorns, 2 bay leaves, 60 g celery, 1 liter water, 40 g salt, 60 g sugar, 2.5 tbsp vinegar.
Instructions: Soak the gherkins in cold water for 3-4 hours. Arrange all vegetables and other additions in clean, dry jars, pour boiling water over them for 15 minutes. Boil clean water with salt, sugar, and vinegar. Drain the water from the vegetables, pour the marinade over them, and seal for winter.
7. Gherkins with Onions for Winter
Source: agro-tm.ruA preserve that is always eaten completely!
You will need: 600 g gherkins, 1 onion, 1/2 carrot, 1/2 bell pepper, 15 g horseradish root, 2 cloves garlic, 2 cherry leaves, 20 g dill, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp vinegar, spices.
Instructions: Soak the gherkins in cold water for several hours. Roughly chop the onion, bell pepper, carrot, and horseradish. Arrange the cucumbers and all additions with spices in sterilized jars.
Pour boiling water over them, leave for 10 minutes, and then drain this water. Re-boil it, pour it back over for another 10 minutes, and drain again. Add salt, sugar, and vinegar, bring to a boil, pour this marinade over the preserves, and seal for winter.
8. Store-Bought Style Gherkins for Winter
Source: imghub.ruThis recipe will surely be appreciated by practical homemakers.
You will need: 1 kg gherkins, 2-3 dill sprigs, 1 chili pepper, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp mixed peppercorns, 1 tbsp salt, 500 ml water, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp vinegar essence.
Instructions: Soak the gherkins in cold water for 3-4 hours. Place them in sterilized jars with chili pieces, dill, pepper, and other additions to taste.
Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave for half an hour. Boil clean water with sugar, salt, and vinegar essence. Simmer this marinade for 2-3 minutes. Drain the water from the gherkins, pour the marinade over them, and seal in sterilized jars.
9. Nezhinsky Salad with Gherkins for Winter
Source: sezon-dacha.ruWith gherkins, it turns out even crunchier and tastier.
You will need: 1 kg gherkins, 500 g onions, 0.5 tsp sugar, 6 black peppercorns, 2 tsp salt, 1 tbsp vinegar, 50 g dill.
Instructions: Soak the gherkins in cold water overnight, then slice them into rounds. Slice the onion into half-rings, and chop the dill along with its stems.
Mix everything together and arrange the salad in prepared jars. Add pepper and evenly distribute sugar, salt, and vinegar. Pour boiling water over the preserves and sterilize them for 10-15 minutes, then seal the salad for winter.
10. French-Style Gherkins for Winter
Source: postila.ruWhen you want to surprise your loved ones with something more unexpected – serve these gherkins.
You will need: 500 g gherkins, 2 tbsp salt, 1 sprig tarragon or thyme, 1 clove garlic, 50 g shallots, 1 bay leaf, 3 cloves, 3 cups vinegar, 1 tsp mixed peppercorns.
Instructions: Place the gherkins on a cotton towel or several layers of cheesecloth, salt them, and hang for 2-3 hours. In a prepared jar, place tarragon, finely chop shallots with garlic and add them, alternating with layers of gherkins. Add all other spices. Pour boiling vinegar over the cucumbers, close the jar with a plastic lid, and leave in a dark, cold place for 3 weeks or more.
11. Gherkins Without Vinegar for Winter
Source: dzen.ruCitric acid is used as a preservative here.
You will need: 1 kg gherkins, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 6 cloves garlic, 6 tsp salt, 10 tsp sugar, 20 g dill, spices, 1.5 tsp citric acid.
Instructions: Soak the gherkins in cold water for several hours. Roughly chop the carrot and bell pepper. Arrange the gherkins with all additions and spices in sterilized jars.
Pour boiling water over the preserves, cover with lids, leave for 20 minutes, and then drain this water. Evenly distribute salt, sugar, and citric acid among the jars, pour fresh boiling water over them again, and seal the gherkins for winter.
12. Gherkins with Apples for Winter
Source: agro-tm.ruIt's best to use sour apple varieties.
You will need: 700 g gherkins, 1 apple, 2 bay leaves, 1 tbsp mixed peppercorns, 2 cloves garlic, 2 dill sprigs, 1 tsp coriander, 20 g greens, 1 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp vinegar.
Instructions: Soak the gherkins in cold water for 3-4 hours. Slice the apple into thin round slices with the skin and core. Arrange the cucumbers, apple, and all additions in sterilized jars. Pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave for 15 minutes. Drain this water, add salt, sugar, and vinegar to it, and re-boil. Pour the resulting marinade over the gherkins and seal for winter.