Finnish cucumbers for the winter
10 servings
30 minutes
Finnish cucumbers for winter are a fragrant and spicy dish of Finnish cuisine that perfectly complements the winter diet. Finns are famous for their marinades, and this recipe reflects their love for simplicity and harmonious taste. Sliced cucumbers are immersed in a rich marinade with apple cider vinegar, mustard seeds, and bay leaves that give the snack a special spiciness. With careful sterilization and proper storage, the cucumbers retain their freshness and crunchiness. These cucumbers pair perfectly with alcoholic beverages and traditional meat dishes. Combining a light sourness with gentle sweetness, they add a special northern flavor to the meal. The taste of this marinade is a balance between softness and spiciness, making it an excellent choice for lovers of unusual snacks.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Sterilize jars and lids over steam for 20 minutes.
3
Cucumbers should be washed well and soaked in water for 2 hours.
- Cucumbers: 1.5 kg
4
Cut the cucumbers into thick slices.
- Cucumbers: 1.5 kg
5
Pour water into a large pot, add salt, sugar, mustard, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Water: 1.5 l
- Salt: 3 tablespoons
- Sugar: 200 g
- Mustard seeds: 1.5 teaspoon
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
6
Reduce the heat and pour in the apple cider vinegar.
- Apple cider vinegar: 250 ml
7
Place the cucumbers in the hot marinade and, stirring constantly, wait for the color to change.
- Cucumbers: 1.5 kg
8
Transfer the cucumbers to sterilized jars and fill them with marinade to the top. No need to add bay leaves to the jar.
- Cucumbers: 1.5 kg
9
Screw the jars with lids, turn them upside down, and let them cool completely under a thick blanket.
10
Store in a cool, dark place. Serve Finnish-style cucumbers with alcoholic beverages.