SnackSide Dish

Long-Brined Sweet Cucumber Pickles

Name: Long-Brined Sweet Cucumber Pickles
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 12 d 1 h 20 min
Yield: 12 porsiyon
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1.000 g pickling cucumber washed and sliced 1/4-inch thick; 100 g pickling salt; 1.000 ml water for the brine; 1 çay kaşığı food-grade alum; 1.000 ml water for the alum soak; 750 ml white vinegar 5% acidity; 250 ml white vinegar 5% acidity; 500 g granulated sugar; 0,5 çay kaşığı ground turmeric; 1 yemek kaşığı whole pickling spice

An old-fashioned pickle recipe that uses a multi-day brining process to create exceptionally crisp, sweet slices. This no-canning method requires patience over two weeks, but results in a unique texture and flavor that is well worth the wait.

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Toplam süre: 12 gün 1 sa.
Porsiyon: 12
Zorluk: Orta
Porsiyon başına: 191 kcal

Ön hazırlık

Malzemeler

1.000 gpickling cucumber, washed and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 yemek kaşığıwhole pickling spice

Brine

100 gpickling salt
1.000 mlwater, for the brine

Alum Soak

1 çay kaşığıfood-grade alum
1.000 mlwater, for the alum soak

Vinegar Soak

750 mlwhite vinegar, 5% acidity

Syrup

250 mlwhite vinegar, 5% acidity
500 ggranulated sugar
0,5 çay kaşığıground turmeric

Ekipman

saucepan · large non-reactive bowl · glass jars with lids · cutting board · knife · cheesecloth

Hazırlanışı

Adım adım

1
In a large, non-reactive bowl or crock, dissolve the pickling salt in the water for the brine.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: A non-reactive container like glass, ceramic, or stainless steel is crucial to prevent a metallic taste.
2
Add the sliced cucumbers to the brine, ensuring they are fully submerged. Use a small plate to weigh them down if necessary.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
3
Cover the container and let it stand at room temperature for 3 days.
Yaklaşık 3 gün
Aşçının notu: You may see some bubbling, which is a normal part of the process.
4
After 3 days, drain the cucumbers, discard the brine, and rinse the slices thoroughly under cold running water.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
5
Return the cucumbers to the clean container. Dissolve the alum in fresh water and pour it over the slices to cover them completely.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: Alum helps make the pickles extra crisp.
6
Let the cucumbers soak in the alum solution for 24 hours.
Yaklaşık 1 gün
7
After 24 hours, drain and discard the alum solution. Rinse the cucumber slices very well.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
8
Return the cucumbers to the clean container and pour the vinegar for the soak over them.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
9
Cover and let stand at room temperature for 7 days, giving the container a gentle stir once per day.
Yaklaşık 7 gün
10
After 7 days, drain the cucumbers and discard the vinegar.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
11
In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar for the syrup, sugar, and ground turmeric.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
12
Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, just until the sugar has completely dissolved. Do not allow it to boil.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
13
Remove the syrup from the heat and allow it to cool completely to room temperature.
Yaklaşık 30 dk.
Aşçının notu: Pouring hot syrup on the cucumbers would cook them and make them soft.
14
Place the whole pickling spices into a small cheesecloth bag or tea infuser.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
15
Pack the cucumber slices tightly into clean glass jars, adding the spice sachet to one of the jars.
Yaklaşık 10 dk.
16
Pour the cooled syrup over the pickles, ensuring they are fully covered.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
17
Seal the jars and place them in the refrigerator. Let them mellow for at least 24 hours before serving for the best flavor.
Yaklaşık 1 gün
Aşçının notu: The flavor will continue to develop and improve over the next week.

Porsiyon başına

Besin değerleri

58%Puan

Kalori: 190,8kcal
Protein: 0,6g
Karbonhidrat: 45g
Yağ: 0,1g
Lif: 0,4g
Şeker: 43,1g

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Saklama

Store the sealed jars in the refrigerator.