For olivier, vinaigrette and rassolnik: winter preparation from overgrown cucumbers, which was popular in the USSR

Overgrown cucumbers do not need to be thrown away, as they can be an excellent basis for making appetizers for the winter. You just need to soak them in water and then prepare salads for the winter.

FoodOboz editorial staff shares a recipe for a delicious cucumber salad for the winter, which is prepared with overripe cucumbers and will be a great addition to the preparation of popular winter salads like olivier.

Ingredients:

• Overgrown cucumbers

Marinade:

• Salt - 70 g
• Sugar - 50 g
• Vinegar 9% - 70 ml
• Horseradish leaves
• Garlic
• Peppercorns
• Boiling water

Method of preparation:

1. Wash cucumbers and cut into small cubes.

2. Place horseradish leaves, garlic and pepper in sterile jars. Top with cucumbers, pour boiling water over them, cover with lids and let stand for 15-20 minutes.

2. Drain water from cucumbers, add salt, sugar, vinegar and bring to a boil. Pour the marinade over the cucumbers and close hermetically.

Ready-made pickles!

Also on OBOZREVATEL you can read the recipes:

• Soft salted cucumbers with soy sauce
• Pickles with mustard seeds
• Spicy pickles with garlic