From Garden to Jar – Homemade Pickled Cucumbers with a Traditional Romanian Recipe 🥒🌿
Today I harvested fresh cucumbers from my garden and prepared one of my favorite traditional recipes for winter. There is nothing better than preserving the taste of summer in homemade jars.
The cucumbers are fresh, crispy, and carefully selected. I added garlic, carrots, black peppercorns, and other spices to create a delicious and aromatic pickle. Growing my own vegetables and preserving them for winter is both relaxing and rewarding.
I hope you enjoy these photos from my garden and my homemade pickles. Thank you for stopping by and supporting my work!
Traditional Romanian Pickled Cucumbers Recipe
Ingredients:
2 kg fresh cucumbers
2 liters water
1 liter vinegar (9%)
3 tablespoons coarse salt
4 tablespoons sugar
Garlic cloves
Carrot slices
Black peppercorns
Mustard seeds
Dill stems
Horseradish (optional)
Bay leaves
Preparation:
Wash the cucumbers and place them tightly into sterilized jars.
Add garlic, carrot slices, dill, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and horseradish.
Bring the water, vinegar, salt, and sugar to a boil.
Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers.
Seal the jars tightly and let them cool slowly under a blanket.
Store them in a cool, dark place for winter.