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Pickled cucumbers with ketchup and mustard: a recipe for a spicy appetizer for the winter
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Cucumbers prepared according to this recipe can be served as an appetizer. They can also be used to make burgers, hot dogs, and other dishes. They are crispy, juicy, and have a spicy flavor.
They are also very easy to prepare. With a little effort, you can enjoy their flavor all winter long. A food blogger with the nickname anny cooking shared on Instagram how to properly pickle cucumbers with ketchup and mustard.
Ingredients for 2 0.5 liter jars
- Cucumbers - 600 g
- Dijon mustard - 2 tsp.
- Chili ketchup - 2 tbsp.
- Salt - ½ tsp.
- Sugar - ½ tsp
- Vinegar - 30 ml
- Water - 240 ml
- Allspice - 2 pcs.
- Garlic - 2 cloves.
- Dill
- Horseradish leaves
Method of preparation
1. Wash the cucumbers, cut off the "butts", cover with water and leave for 2 hours.
2. Sterilize the jars and lids, put horseradish leaves, a sprig of dill, and 1 clove of garlic in the jar, fill the jar with cucumbers and pour boiling water over it, and leave it for 10 minutes.
3. Combine all the ingredients for the marinade: salt, sugar, water, vinegar, ketchup, mustard, and allspice in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Drain the water from the cucumbers, pour over the boiling marinade, and cover with a sterilized lid.
5. Turn over, wrap in warm towels and leave to cool.