Why cucumbers wrinkle and get soft in a jar: basic mistakes

Pickled cucumbers are a delicious snack for all occasions. Ideally, they are crispy, juicy and have a dense texture. It is not uncommon for them to become soft, loose and wrinkled in storage. This is an indication that the cooking process was not followed properly.

FoodOboz editorial staff collected information and will tell you why cucumbers shrivel in a jar and how to avoid it.

Cucumbers can shrivel for the following reasons:

• Using overripe cucumbers for cooking;
• Neglecting to soak cucumbers in cold water;
• Use of large amounts of salt and garlic;
• Use of salad varieties of cucumbers.

How do you can cucumbers so that they are crisp and firm?

1. For canning, use only young and freshly picked pieces of fruit from the bed. Ideally, they should be prickly and without yellow spots.

2. For pickled cucumbers to be juicy and firm, it is better to soak them in cold water and leave them in this form overnight.

3. Some housewives advise adding a spoonful of vodka to each jar. They say it affects the firmness.

4. In addition to alcohol, add also horseradish and currant leaves.

Remember: the shelf life of pickled cucumbers is 2 years. After that, they begin to gradually shrivel and become soft.

Previously OBOZREVATEL reported on why cans with pickles explode.