Why do housewives put rowan in a jar when canning: an unexpected answer

In the process of making pickled preserves, housewives usually use a standard set of herbs, spices, and, of course, marinade. Vinegar is almost always added to the preparation, but few people know what other alternatives can be used.

So, this ingredient is beautiful bunches of rowan berries. With it, vegetables will be many times healthier, because you don't need to add vinegar in such a large amount as you used to. Rowan berries are added to jars during canning to improve the taste and aroma of the product. They can add extra sourness and freshness, which makes the preservation more appetizing. In addition, mountain ash contains various nutrients, including vitamins, antioxidants and minerals.

The berries have a pleasant appearance and can make your pickles look good. The FoodOboz editorial team has selected a successful recipe for pickled tomatoes with rowan berries.

Ingredients:

• tomatoes – 18 kg

• chokeberry – 2 clusters (small)

• garlic – 4 cloves

• table vinegar – 100 ml

• aspirin – 2 tablets

• clean water – 16 liters

• table salt – 1 tbsp. 

• granulated sugar – 15 tbsp. 

Method of preparation:

1. First, you need to prepare the jars and lids, namely, sterilize them. (Note that the recipe is designed for two 15-liter jars).

2. At the bottom of each sterile jar, put 2 cloves of garlic and an equal amount of washed rowan.

3. Next, fill the jar with tomatoes, put 1 aspirin tablet and vinegar (50 ml per jar).

4. Dissolve salt and granulated sugar in water and put everything on the fire. Boil the liquid for no more than 3 minutes.

5. Fill the jars with the hot brine.

6. Sterilize the jars of tomatoes in a saucepan for 20 minutes, then roll up the lids, turn them upside down, and cover with something warm. Leave it in this form until it cools completely.