Spicy Pickled Cucumber Brine
Spicy pickled cucumber brine is a special variation of classic pickles, which is excellent not only for preservation but also for flavoring. The addition of mustard seeds and chili gives it a deeper, more characteristic flavor that is particularly well-suited to Asian and Eastern European cuisine. In Hungary and other European countries, it is traditionally used for homemade pickles and is made according to recipes passed down through generations. This recipe is excellent not only for cucumbers but also for other vegetables such as cauliflower or carrots.
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Ingredients for this recipe
Servings: 6
500
ml
Water
100
ml
Vinegar (10% acidity)
20
g
Salt
30
g
Brown sugar
2
cloves
Garlic
1
csokor
Dill
1
tbsp
Mustard seeds
1
tsp
Black peppercorns
2
db
Bay leaves
1
tsp
Red pepper flakes
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Preparation Steps
1
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, salt, and brown sugar. Stir until completely dissolved.
2
Add the vinegar to the saucepan and stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
3
Peel the garlic cloves and cut them in half. Roughly chop the dill.
4
Place the bay leaves, mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes at the bottom of a jar. Add the garlic and dill.
5
Pour the hot brine into the jar, ensuring all spices and ingredients are fully submerged in the liquid.
6
Allow the brine to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
7
The spicy pickled cucumber brine is ready! Use it to preserve cucumbers and other vegetables or to add flavor.
