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Fans of unusual tastes will like Cucumber Fingers for the winter. The preparation contains a lot of sugar and spices, so it resembles Korean or Chinese dishes. In fact, sweet cucumbers were invented in Russia specifically in order not to throw away overgrown fruits - there are not so many recipes with them. I liked the twist, and over time I began to use young vegetables, which are quite suitable for classic pickling or pickling.
Cucumber Fingers are sweet and spicy
Vegetable selection
Very tasty pickled cucumbers for the winter. It is not necessary to prepare fingers from young vegetables. You can take overgrowths that have already begun to turn yellow. Especially large cucumbers should be divided into 8 parts, first cutting them in half lengthwise. But this is optional.
The only requirement for vegetables is that they must be whole, without signs of rot, softened or wrinkled parts. Slightly wilted cucumbers should be soaked in cold water for several hours.They will restore turgor and provide enough liquid in preparation for canning.
Preparing jars
Fresh cucumber salad for the winter Fingers are prepared followed by pasteurization. Therefore, some housewives think that the containers can simply be washed well, because they will undergo additional heat treatment.
In this case, sugar is present among the ingredients, and it cannot act as a full-fledged preservative; the amount is too small. The danger that the jar of Fingers cucumbers will swell increases. This can happen due to dirty containers, or if the pasteurization time was not enough. It is impossible to control the intensity of thermal processes; they depend not only on the processing time, but also on the consistency of the product and temperature. It is not recommended to overcook cucumbers; they will become soft and tasteless.
So it’s better to play it safe and still take the time to sterilize your jars and lids. They can be processed in any convenient way - over steam, in the oven, microwave, boiling water.
Required Ingredients
The recipe for canned cucumbers Fingers is given for 10 jars with a capacity of 0.5 liters. For the first time, you can make a half portion, because the taste of the preparation is unusual and not everyone likes it.
You will need:
- cucumbers – 4 kg;
- vegetable oil – 200 ml;
- sugar – 1 glass;
- vinegar (9%) – 200 ml;
- salt – 3 tbsp. l.;
- garlic passed through a press - 2 tbsp. l.;
- ground black pepper – 1/2 tbsp. l.
The amount of garlic is given precisely, since it acts not only as a flavoring agent, but also as an indispensable preservative.And its teeth vary greatly in size even in the same head.
Step-by-step recipe for cucumber salad Fingers for the winter
To work, you will need a cutting board and a deep bowl or pan. All ingredients should fit there.
Instructions for preparing sweet cucumbers Fingers:
- Vegetables are washed. Cut off the ends. Divide young cucumbers lengthwise into 4 parts. Large old ones - into 8 pieces, first cut in half in the middle, otherwise they simply will not fit into a half-liter jar.
- Place the cucumbers in a deep bowl. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir, it is convenient to do this with clean hands and not with a spoon.
- Leave overnight in a cool place so that the cucumbers give juice but do not begin to ferment.
- Place your fingers in the jars. Pour the cucumbers with the released liquid.
- Sterilize by covering with tin lids. Old cucumbers will need 20 minutes, for young cucumbers 10 is enough.
- They're rolling up. Turn over. Wrap up.
Terms and rules for storing canned food
The Fingers preparation can last for a year. Jars should be stored in a cellar, basement, or other cool, dark place.
The contents of the opened container should be eaten as quickly as possible, therefore it is recommended to make small portions. As a last resort, keep the jar of cucumbers in the refrigerator, covered with a nylon lid, for no more than three days.
Conclusion
Cucumber Fingers for the winter - preparing for an amateur. It is sweet and spicy, can be an excellent snack for strong drinks, and will surely appeal to lovers of Chinese cuisine. The rest should try Fingers first before passing a verdict.
