Quick Russian pickles
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1 day 30 min
These cucumbers with apples only need one day for souring in natural brine without vinegar. This is a very quick recipe, you can prepare and eat these after only one day. It is best to use salt without iodine for pickling.
Maslinka
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Ingredients
Serves: 20
- 1 head of garlic
- a few sprigs of dill
- a few springs of parsley
- 5 blackcurrant leaves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 green apples
- 1kg small pickling cucumbers
- 2L water
- 3 tablespoons fine salt without added iodine
Method
Prep:30min ›
Extra time:1day pickling ›
Ready in:1day30min
- Layer garlic, herbs and black pepper in a large jar or a glazed or enameled pot. Cut apples into quarters. Place apples and cucumbers into jars.
- Bring water to the boil, add salt and stir to dissolve.
- Pour hot brine over the cucumbers. Let stand 12 to 24 hours at room temperature, then store in the refrigerator.
