Pickling cucumbers is not only a way to extend their shelf life, but also an opportunity to reveal a new flavour. Pickled cucumbers acquire a piquant, rich flavour that goes well with a variety of dishes, be it meat, fish, salads. They are also good simply as an independent snack. Pickled cucumbers are rich in probiotics, good for digestion, and retain a significant amount of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C and potassium.
Five easy recipes
Classic pickles
Ingredients: 1 kg of cucumbers, 1 litre of water, 2 tbsp salt, 3 garlic cloves, dill, horseradish, currant or cherry leaves.
Recipe: Boil water with salt and cool. Rinse the cucumbers and put them in a jar together with the garlic and herbs. Fill with brine and leave for 2-3 days at room temperature, then transfer to the fridge.
Lightly salted cucumbers
Ingredients: 500 g cucumbers, 0.5 litres of water, 1 tbsp salt, 1 clove of garlic, 1 tsp. sugar, dill.
Recipe: Dilute salt and sugar in water. Cut cucumbers into circles, put them in a jar with garlic and dill. Fill with brine and leave for 24 hours at room temperature.
Cucumbers in a spicy marinade
Ingredients: 1 kg of cucumbers, 1 litre of water, 2 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp mustard, 5 peas of black pepper, bay leaf, garlic.
Recipe: Wash the cucumbers and put them in a jar. Boil water with salt, sugar and spices, cool. Pour the marinade over the cucumbers and leave for 3-4 days.
Cucumbers with horseradish and garlic
Ingredients: 1 kg of cucumbers, 1 litre of water, 2 tbsp salt, 2 garlic cloves, horseradish root, cherry leaves.
Recipe: Prepare the brine as in the first recipe. Place the cucumbers in a jar with the chopped horseradish, garlic and cherry leaves. Fill with brine and leave for 2-3 days.
Pickled cucumbers
Ingredients: 1 kg of cucumbers, 1 litre of water, 2 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp vinegar, dill, currant leaves.
Recipe: Boil water with salt and vinegar. Place cucumbers in a jar with herbs and pour hot brine. Cover the jar with a lid and leave in a cool place for 3-4 days.
Delicious barrel pickles for gourmets
If you love pickles but don’t want to wait a few days for them to pickle, try the LUBMAX gherkins in a bag, 800g from Kaufbei TV. These cucumbers, prepared according to traditional recipes, have a rich flavour and an amazing crunchy texture.
The beauty of gherkins
LUBMAX barrel pickles are prepared with natural ingredients: cucumbers, salt and spices. Their aroma and spicy but not intrusive taste make them a great choice for any feast.
Small gherkin cucumbers have a special tenderness. They are ideal as an appetiser, an addition to salads or in combination with meat dishes. Their piquant flavour is a perfect complement to cheeses and cured meats, and they are also ideal for garnishing dishes.
Packed in a handy bag, LUBMAX barrel pickles will always be on hand to delight you and your guests.