Unlock the Secrets to Perfectly Crunchy and Flavorful Pickles
yemekcom shares a cherished family recipe for homemade pickles, promising a crisp texture with the perfect balance of tanginess and garlic. This classic method, passed down from a grandmother, is ideal for winter preparations and can be adapted for various vegetables.
Grandma’s Pickle Recipe Ingredients (for a 1-liter jar):
- 1 kg small pickling cucumbers (or your preferred pickling vegetables)
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 teacup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon rock salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 500 ml boiling drinking water (to fill the jar)
Instructions:
1. Thoroughly wash the cucumbers and trim their ends. Pack them tightly into the jar.
2. Add peeled garlic cloves between the cucumbers.
3. Pour in the rock salt, vinegar, and sugar.
4. Fill the jar with boiling water until completely full.
5. Seal the lid tightly, shake the jar, and invert it to cool to room temperature.
6. Let the pickles rest in a cool, dark place for 5-7 days.
7. Enjoy your crispy, delicious pickles!
