Long-Brined Sweet Cucumber Pickles

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

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   Совет повара: A non-reactive container like glass, ceramic, or stainless steel is crucial to prevent a metallic taste.

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

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

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   Совет повара: You may see some bubbling, which is a normal part of the process.

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

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

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   Совет повара: Alum helps make the pickles extra crisp.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    Совет повара: 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.

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

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

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

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    Совет повара: The flavor will continue to develop and improve over the next week.