Now is the season for the preparation of lightly salted gherkins. Therefore, let's not miss the opportunity and make lightly salted cucumbers in a bag in our own juice. Step-by-step recipe with a photo. Video recipe.
The recipe for salted cucumbers in a bag in its own juice has become very popular, both among experienced and novice housewives. Dry brine is a cooking method that does not use brine. This is a great alternative to the classic pickled cucumbers in a jar. The proposed recipe is simple to execute, does not require much time and does not take much effort. There is no need to cook the brine, wait for it to cool, and only a tight package is needed from the container.
Even if you have proven recipes for salted cucumbers in your arsenal, knowing this quick recipe can help out in a variety of situations. As a rule, cucumbers in their own juice are prepared simply and quickly. Literally 5-6 hours and a wonderful snack can be tasted. Lightly salted cucumbers turn out to be tasty, aromatic and crunchy. A bright appetizer combines the freshness of summer vegetables, spice, pungency and moderately salinity at the same time. Mixed up several flavors will conquer every eater. It is a great addition to any meal. They are served with borscht, potatoes, even just black bread will be delicious. And if you are going for a picnic, then in 10 minutes, cut the cucumbers into slices, mix with the products for the marinade, and when you are already in nature, the cucumbers will be pickled and ready to eat. Since they are pickled in chopped form in literally 1-2 hours.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 17 kcal.
- Servings - 6-8
- Cooking time - 5-6 hours
Ingredients:
- Fresh cucumbers - 6-8 pcs.
- Dill - a few twigs
- Bay leaf - 2 pcs.
- Salt - 1 tablespoon
- Parsley - a few twigs
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Allspice peas - 3-4 pcs.
Step-by-step cooking of lightly salted cucumbers in a bag in their own juice, recipe with photo:
1. Before cooking, soak the cucumbers in cold water for several hours. This will make them as crispy as possible. Then rinse them, dry them with a paper towel and put them in a plastic bag. If you want them to marinate faster, trim off the ends on both sides or cut them into slices.
2. Add salt and allspice with peas to the gherkins.
3. Break the bay leaf into pieces and send to food.
4. Peel the garlic, finely chop and add to the bag.
5. Wash the dill and parsley, dry, chop finely and place with the cucumbers. Spicy lovers can add a little hot pepper. You can also put leaves from black currant or cherry bushes. They add extra crunch to the vegetables.
6. Tie the bag and shake it to distribute all the spices evenly. For reliability, I recommend using 2 packages. Send lightly salted cucumbers in a bag in their own juice to the refrigerator for 5-6 hours. After this time, taste the workpiece. If it seems to you that the gherkins are not marinated enough, then leave them for another couple of hours and take a sample again. Such lightly salted cucumbers can not only be consumed on their own, but also used for hodgepodge, okroshka, vinaigrette, Olivier and other salads and snacks.
See also the video recipe on how to cook lightly salted cucumbers in a package (quick recipe).
