Discover Sister Anastazja's secrets for perfect pickles

Pickled cucumbers are an indispensable cuisine element, valued for their unique taste and health benefits. Ideal pickled cucumbers should be firm, crunchy, and full of aroma. Sister Anastazja, known for her culinary talents, reveals her secret for perfect pickles. Discover her two simple tricks that guarantee success.

Pickled cucumbers are a real delicacy that enjoys great popularity in cuisine. If you dream of perfectly crunchy pickles that do not lose their firmness, Sister Anastazja's recipe is perfect. Following a few simple rules, the pickled cucumbers will be delicious and flavoured. Here's how to prepare these exceptional preserves.

Sister Anastazja is a master at preparing homemade preserves. Her recipe for pickled cucumbers has won the hearts of many gourmets thanks to its incredible crunchiness and richness of flavour. The key to success lies in the right selection of cucumber varieties and precise proportions of the brine.

Sister Anastazja recommends using Julian, Botus, Octopus, or Andrus cucumbers. These varieties are ideal for pickling because they ensure hardness and firmness. An essential element is the brine—Sister Anastazja adds one tablespoon of table salt for every litre of water. Such proportions guarantee an excellent taste and appropriate structure for the pickled cucumbers.

To enjoy perfectly crunchy pickled cucumbers, you need to follow a few steps precisely.

Ingredients:

• 2 kg of cucumbers (preferably Julian, Botus, Octopus, or Andrus variety),
• 10 dill umbrellas,
• 1 horseradish root,
• 2 heads of garlic,
• 2 litres of water,
• 2 tablespoons of table salt.

Preparation method:

1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and soak them in cold water for an hour.
2. Scald and dry the jars.
3. Put 2 garlic cloves, one dill umbrella, and a piece of horseradish root in each jar.
4. Tightly pack the cucumbers into the jars.
5. Prepare the brine: add salt to water, mix, and bring to a boil.
6. Pour the hot brine into the jars, seal them, and set them aside in a dry and cool place.
7. The pickled cucumbers will be ready to eat after 3 months.

Following Sister Anastazja's simple tips, you can easily prepare delicious and crunchy pickled cucumbers that will delight both household members and guests. Remember to choose the right varieties of cucumbers and the proportions of the brine, and you are guaranteed success.