Long-Brined Sweet Cucumber Pickles

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1. 1

   In a large, non-reactive bowl or crock, dissolve the pickling salt in the water for the brine.

   Ongeveer 5 min

   Tip van de kok: A non-reactive container like glass, ceramic, or stainless steel is crucial to prevent a metallic taste.

2. 2

   Add the sliced cucumbers to the brine, ensuring they are fully submerged. Use a small plate to weigh them down if necessary.

   Ongeveer 5 min

3. 3

   Cover the container and let it stand at room temperature for 3 days.

   Ongeveer 3 dagen

   Tip van de kok: You may see some bubbling, which is a normal part of the process.

4. 4

   After 3 days, drain the cucumbers, discard the brine, and rinse the slices thoroughly under cold running water.

   Ongeveer 5 min

5. 5

   Return the cucumbers to the clean container. Dissolve the alum in fresh water and pour it over the slices to cover them completely.

   Ongeveer 5 min

   Tip van de kok: Alum helps make the pickles extra crisp.

6. 6

   Let the cucumbers soak in the alum solution for 24 hours.

   Ongeveer 1 dag

7. 7

   After 24 hours, drain and discard the alum solution. Rinse the cucumber slices very well.

   Ongeveer 5 min

8. 8

   Return the cucumbers to the clean container and pour the vinegar for the soak over them.

   Ongeveer 2 min

9. 9

   Cover and let stand at room temperature for 7 days, giving the container a gentle stir once per day.

   Ongeveer 7 dagen

10. 10

    After 7 days, drain the cucumbers and discard the vinegar.

    Ongeveer 3 min

11. 11

    In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar for the syrup, sugar, and ground turmeric.

    Ongeveer 1 min

12. 12

    Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, just until the sugar has completely dissolved. Do not allow it to boil.

    Ongeveer 5 min

13. 13

    Remove the syrup from the heat and allow it to cool completely to room temperature.

    Ongeveer 30 min

    Tip van de kok: Pouring hot syrup on the cucumbers would cook them and make them soft.

14. 14

    Place the whole pickling spices into a small cheesecloth bag or tea infuser.

    Ongeveer 2 min

15. 15

    Pack the cucumber slices tightly into clean glass jars, adding the spice sachet to one of the jars.

    Ongeveer 10 min

16. 16

    Pour the cooled syrup over the pickles, ensuring they are fully covered.

    Ongeveer 2 min

17. 17

    Seal the jars and place them in the refrigerator. Let them mellow for at least 24 hours before serving for the best flavor.

    Ongeveer 1 dag

    Tip van de kok: The flavor will continue to develop and improve over the next week.