Crispy cucumbers without cooking – a simple recipe for the whole winter recept

Name: Crispy cucumbers without cooking – a simple recipe for the whole winter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.6 kg fresh cucumbers; 130 g garlic; 130 g onion; 50 g salt; 125 g sugar; 70 ml 9% vinegar

Easy to prepare
4 serving
20 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

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Do you want to preserve fresh and crispy cucumbers for the winter without having to cook or sterilize? This recipe is quick, simple and preserves the cucumbers’ taste and firmness. Prepare this delicious pickled, non-pasteurized version that will taste fresh even after several months.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

1.6 kg fresh cucumbers
130 g garlic
130 g onion
50 g salt
125 g sugar
70 ml 9% vinegar

Preparation procedure

Prepare the cucumbers – wash them and leave them in cold water for at least an hour. Then slice them into pieces about 4 mm thick and place into a large bowl.
Add the onion – peel it and cut into thin quarter-moons, which you will add to the cucumbers.
Seasoning – press the garlic and add it to the vegetables along with the salt, sugar and vinegar. Mix everything thoroughly.
Marinating – let the mixture marinate in the refrigerator for approximately 6 hours, stirring it several times during that time.
Filling the jars – fill sterilized jars with the cucumbers and the resulting juice and close tightly with a lid.
Storage – store the finished salad in the pantry and enjoy it in winter as a side dish to meals.

Total preparation time

Preparation: 20 minutes
Marinating: 6 hours
Total time: approximately 6 hours 20 minutes

Number of servings

4 jars with a volume of 0.5 l

Conclusion

This simple method of preserving cucumbers is great for anyone who wants to retain their freshness, crispness and natural flavor all year round. Without cooking and complicated sterilization you can prepare a tasty pickled salad that will be a great side dish to meat, potatoes or sandwiches. Try this recipe and enjoy a homemade treat even in the winter months.