Sliced Pickled Cucumbers for Winter (No Sterilization)

Name: Sliced Pickled Cucumbers for Winter (No Sterilization)
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg Cucumber

Crispy, aromatic, and incredibly tasty! These sliced pickled cucumbers in jars, without sterilization, are great with main dishes, salads, or soups. A perfect appetizer for gatherings or everyday meals.

4.9

(19)

Updated : 07 August, 2025

Easy

More than 1 hour.

Ingredients

1 kilograms

Cucumber

1

Hot chili pepper

1 liter

Water

2 tablespoon

Salt

3 tablespoon

Sugar

4 tablespoon

Vinegar

Table

Table of volume measurements:

teaspoon - 5 ml
dessert spoon - 10 ml
tablespoon - 20 ml
glass - 200 ml

Preparation

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Step 1

This recipe is great because you can use second-grade cucumbers - overripe (with small seeds) or oddly shaped. Use hot pepper optionally.

Step 2

Soak the cucumbers in cold water beforehand to let them absorb moisture.

Step 3

Wash the cucumbers and trim the ends on both sides. Peel the garlic. Rinse the garlic cloves, dill umbels, and chili pod under running water.

Step 4

Wash the jars thoroughly and sterilize them. Pour boiling water over the lids and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Cut the chili into small pieces. Place a dill umbel, hot pepper, several garlic cloves, and a few black or allspice peppercorns at the bottom of each jar.

Step 5

Slice the cucumbers into ½–⅔ inch (1-1.5 cm) rounds. Pack them tightly into the jars. Shake the jars to let the cucumbers settle compactly.

Step 6

Pour boiling water over the cucumbers, filling the jars to the brim.

Step 7

Cover with sterile lids and let sit for 10–15 minutes. Carefully pour the water into a pot and bring it to a boil again. Pour back into the jars and let sit another 10 minutes.

Step 8

Drain the water into a pot again. Add salt and sugar. Optionally, add mustard seeds and coriander. Bring to a boil over high heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Taste the brine; if needed, adjust salt and sugar. Add vinegar and heat for one more minute.

Step 9

Pour the hot marinade over the cucumbers.

Step 10

Seal the jars tightly using a canning key and check for leaks.

Step 11

Turn the jars upside down, wrap them in a warm blanket, and let them cool completely.

Step 12

Store the cucumbers in a pantry, cellar, or fridge on the bottom shelf until winter or longer.