Recipe: Danish White Cucumber Pickles 🥒
Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 8 pints
Description:
Delight in these crisp, sweet Danish White Cucumber Pickles, a cherished family recipe with a modern twist. Perfect for enhancing sandwiches or as a snack on their own, these pickles boast a traditional Scandinavian flavor that’s sure to please.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 7 | Cucumbers |
| 6 cups | Sugar |
| 6 1/2 cups | Pickling vinegar |
| 3/4 cups | Water |
| 8 tsp | Mustard seeds |
| 8 | Bay leaves |
Instructions:
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Sterilize Jars:
- Begin by sterilizing 8 pint jars using your preferred method. This ensures cleanliness and prolongs the shelf life of your pickles.
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Prepare Syrup:
- In a large pot, combine sugar, pickling vinegar, and water.
- Stir the mixture until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Bring the syrup to a boil over medium heat, ensuring it’s at a full boil when you fill the jars.
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Prep Cucumbers:
- Peel the cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the seeds to prepare them for pickling.
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Slice Cucumbers:
- Cut the cucumbers into 1/2-inch spears, ensuring they’re approximately 3/4 inch shorter than the pint jars to allow for headroom.
- Place the prepared cucumber spears into ice water until ready to pack into jars.
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Pack Jars:
- Pack the sterilized jars tightly with cucumber spears, ensuring they stand upright.
- Layer the spears on top of the mustard seeds and bay leaves already placed in the jars.
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Fill with Syrup:
- Carefully pour the boiling vinegar syrup into each jar, ensuring the edges remain clean and free of syrup.
- Place a lid on each jar and securely screw on the ring.
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Seal and Store:
- Check that each jar has sealed properly by listening for the satisfying “pop” as they cool.
- Allow the pickles to sit for at least 2 weeks to fully develop their flavor before enjoying.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 633.6
- Fat Content: 1.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 7.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 160.7g
- Fiber Content: 1.8g
- Sugar Content: 154.2g
- Protein Content: 2.4g
Tips:
- Experiment with slicing the cucumbers differently for varied texture and presentation.
- Customize the pickling spices to suit your taste preferences.
- These pickles make excellent gifts when beautifully packaged in decorative jars.
With its simplicity and irresistible flavor, this recipe for Danish White Cucumber Pickles is bound to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Enjoy the crispness and sweetness of these delectable pickles with every bite! 🥒🌟
