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Each housewife has a standard set of preparations for the winter, which she makes annually. But you always want to try a new recipe to surprise your loved ones, or to serve something unusual for the holiday table. Cucumbers marinated with black currants are not often prepared yet. Leaves in the filling are a classic, but berries in combination with greens look unusual.
Cucumbers with an unusual preservative become light and very fragrant
Features of preparing cucumbers with black currants
To pickle or pickle cucumbers with black currants for the winter, you should take small, young fruits. For whole canning, varieties with pimples are better suited - their flesh is usually denser and crispier.
Of course, it would be ideal to cook them immediately after harvesting, but the townspeople are deprived of this opportunity. To “revive” vegetables, pour them with cold water for 2-3 hours.
All preparations with aspirin are not rolled up, but covered with a regular nylon lid. Fermentation processes will take place in the container for some time. The hermetically sealed lid will break off, or it will swell.
When pickling, do not overdo it with vinegar.It's no secret that some housewives try to pour it a little more so that the twist stands up better. Currants are a berry rich in vitamin C, which itself is a preservative.
Recipes for canned cucumbers with black currants for the winter
Currant leaves go perfectly with cucumbers, saturating them with taste and aroma. It is unknown who first decided to use berries instead of greens. But the result exceeded all expectations. The smell of the fruits is more intense than that of the leaves. They give sweetness and color to vegetables, causing them to take on an unusual appearance and become tastier.
Pickling cucumbers with blackcurrants and vinegar
Pickled cucumbers with black currants attract attention even before the jar is opened. The preparation looks unusual, but smells incredibly delicious. When using vinegar, the color of the berries almost does not change. They will be a pleasant addition to greens and an excellent aromatic snack.
Ingredients:
- cucumbers - how many will fit into the jar;
- black currant – incomplete faceted glass;
- vinegar - 1 tbsp. l.;
- salt – 1 tbsp. l. without top;
- sugar – 1 tsp;
- horseradish leaf – 1 pc.;
- dill - 1 umbrella;
- water – 400 ml.
Cucumbers can be of any size, but it is better to take small greens, of which 8-10 pieces will fit in a liter jar. There is no need to be overzealous with spices - the preparation will already be aromatic.
Preparation:
- Wash cucumbers and currants. Sterilize a liter jar.
- Place a horseradish leaf and an umbrella of dill on the bottom. Place the cucumbers tightly, add the berries, tapping the jar on the edge of the table. Pour boiling water over it. To cover with a lid. Let it brew for 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the liquid into a clean saucepan.Put on fire, add sugar and salt. Let it boil.
- Pour in vinegar. Immediately turn off the heat and fill the jar with marinade. Roll up. Turn over. Wrap up. Leave until completely cool.
Pickling cucumbers with black currants and aspirin
The recipe for pickling cucumbers with black currants is very simple, and will certainly appeal to those who do not like the smell of vinegar in the preparations. The twist turns out to be very tasty, and thanks to the presence of aspirin, it is stored until spring (if it’s worth it). The quantity of products is calculated for 1 liter jar.
Ingredients:
- cucumbers - how many will fit in the jar;
- black currant – 0.5 cups;
- garlic – 2 cloves;
- salt – 1 tbsp. l.;
- sugar – 1 tsp;
- dill - 1 umbrella;
- horseradish - 1 leaf;
- aspirin – 1 tablet;
- water – 400 ml.
Preparation:
- Wash the berries and cucumbers. Sterilize the jar and lid.
- Place herbs and garlic on the bottom, and cucumbers on top. Pour in the berries.
- Pour boiling water over it. Leave covered for 20 minutes. Drain the water, boil with sugar and salt.
- First add an aspirin tablet to the jar, then hot brine. Close with a nylon lid. Wrap without turning over.
Storage periods and rules
Cucumbers with black currants should be stored in the same place as other preparations - in a cool, dark place. A cellar, basement, glazed and insulated balcony are suitable. As a last resort, you can use the pantry in the apartment. But then the jar with the preparation, in which aspirin acted as a preservative, should be placed on the floor - in winter there is the lowest temperature.
Conclusion
Cucumbers marinated with black currants turn out fragrant and very tasty. They are easy to prepare and are a pleasure to eat. Berries can also be used as a snack or to decorate meat dishes.
This year I decided to try pickling cucumbers with yellow currants, the smell is simply amazing, and the jar is very beautiful