Each chef is frustrated by the fact that after seaming, problems such as clouding of the brine, the appearance of a white coating, bloating and tearing of the lids, wrinkling of the fruits, etc., may occur. We will discuss the causes of the last problem and methods of solving it in this material.
Why do cucumbers frown after harvesting in a jar
The wrinkling and softening of pickled and pickled cucumbers, and hence the deterioration of their taste, right after closing the cans can be observed not only by beginners in canning products, but also experienced chefs. The main reasons why this happens is a violation of the technology of pickling, pickling, improper selection of fruits and ignoring the recommended storage conditions.
Did you know? Cucumbers were cultivated by humans 6 thousand years ago. In their homeland - in India - they are still found in the wild today. But wild cucumbers are unsuitable for food.
Cucumbers lose their attractive appearance and taste if:
- after the purchase they were not kept in cold water;
- fruits related to salad varieties are used;
- when preparing the brine, an excessive amount of salt has been added;
- sluggish fruits selected;
- very soft water was taken for brine;
- put too much garlic;
- they are filled with very hot brine.
Terms and optimal storage conditions
Winter preparations should be stored for 1-2 years (depending on storage conditions).
Among the requirements for storage conditions are:
- cool temperature - from –1 ° С to + 10 ° С;
- not too high humidity;
- lack of sunlight.
Important! To maintain the elasticity of greens, currant or horseradish leaves, which are natural antiseptics, are added to the banks. Hot pepper and a decoction of oak bark are also used.
The higher the temperature at which preservation is stored, the shorter its shelf life will be. Ideal storage rooms for seaming rolls cellar, cellar, covered balcony, unheated loggia. Cold pickled cucumbers should only be stored in the refrigerator to stop the pickling process.
Sterilized billets can be stored indoors - in the pantry, on the mezzanine, in kitchen cabinets. After opening the cans, cucumbers can be stored for a couple of days. If you need to save them for a longer period, then freezing is required. Further defrosted product can be used for dishes with heat treatment.
Important! During storage, preservation should be controlled so that it is not affected by frost. Its storage near heat sources is also prohibited.
How to choose the right pickles for the blanks
For prefabricated fruits should be selected with the following characteristics:
- without damage;
- without a trace of rot;
- without spots;
- small in size - up to 12 cm in length;
- with thin skin;
- with black pimples;
- removed from the garden in the morning;
- belonging to varieties that are suitable for pickling (for example, Altai, Beregovoi, Magnificent F1, Pickling F1, Courage F1, Nightingale F1 and others).
Useful tips for harvesting cucumbers
Seams will be tasty and healthy if you use the following recommendations for their preparation:
- For preservation, the fruits should be sorted by size and variety.
- Before salting, the fruits must be thoroughly washed and dried.
- If after the greens were collected from the garden, a day has passed, then they need to be soaked in water for 3-5 hours to return the necessary amount of moisture.
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- In pickles, you must add no more than 6% of the spices of the total mass.
- The brine should be added to the very edge of the can.
- Particular attention should be paid to the sterilization of cans and lids. They are sterilized by boiling, steaming, oven, microwave, washing with a pink solution of potassium permanganate.
- Cans need to be well sealed with lids to prevent air from entering them.
- The salting process lasts for about a month. It is not worth using a rolled-up product before.
- In order for cucumbers to pickle faster, it is necessary to cut off their ends.
- For fruits that are planned to be rolled in a slightly salted way, the “buttocks” do not need to be cut off. So they will be stored longer.
Did you know? The longest cucumbers in the world belong to the Chinese species. They can reach a length of 1.5–1.8 m. These plants in China and Japan are cultivated on the roofs of houses, and then transplanted into open ground.
So, when preserving cucumbers, you can encounter many problems, one of which is the wrinkling of fruits. To prevent it, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the technology of salting and pickling, follow the recipe, sterilize jars and lids, select high-quality fruits and tightly seal containers.
