What is required for salting
When using heat treatment, you need to prepare fresh cucumbers, preferably only from the garden on the same day. Usually they use “Rodnichko” and “Nezhinskie”. They should be evenly colored and have a thick peel.
They are placed in distilled or spring water to soak for 2 - 12 hours so that all the bitterness goes away. If there is a lot of chlorine in the water, then running water will not work.
Place the cucumbers in sterilized jars. An opened jar should only be kept for up to 3 days.
Terms and conditions of storage
, certain conditions and storage periods are observed for all pickles
- At a temperature of -1...+4°C and a relative humidity of 80–90%, vegetables can be stored for no more than 8-9 months.
- In plastic or plastic bags, the maximum possible period is 1–3 days.
- Opened jars of pickled cucumbers cannot be stored for long periods of time. It is better to chop the remaining vegetables and store them in the freezer.
- In the room itself, maintain a constant temperature and humidity, prevent direct sunlight, otherwise the snack will quickly ferment.
Optimal conditions for such cucumbers are from -1°C to +5°C in a dark, well-ventilated room. Vegetables cannot be stored at temperatures above +10°C.
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How and where to store pickles
In the apartment
Cucumbers are pickled in different ways, but there are some that are suitable for residents of high-rise buildings. It will be possible to use them for two years.
You can put it on a balcony, loggia, or on a shelf in a closet. The main thing is that the place is free from sunlight and there are no heating devices nearby.
On the balcony, loggia
If these rooms are glazed and insulated, then this is an ideal place to store workpieces. Only the racks must be closed.
In the cellar
These are the best places to store preserves. Basic condition:
Appropriate temperature and ventilation.
Walls and ceilings treated against harmful microorganisms using special means.
How can you tell if pickles have gone bad?
— There should be no cloudiness in the brine in pickled cucumbers, but in pickled cucumbers, on the contrary, a whitish sediment is normal. Look at the inside of the lid. If there are traces of corrosion - this is very dangerous, it is better to throw away the jar. Some people think it’s not scary, but metal salts, when oxidized, become quite toxic.
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Safety of various workpieces
Jars of pickled cucumbers last 2 years in cellars, a little less in apartments.
Canned twists are stored in apartments for about 3 years.
Pickled cucumbers require certain indicators: temperature and humidity, so that the brine does not turn sour. Usually such pickles are rolled into 1 liter. jars.
Do pickles really go bad?
The answer to the question of whether pickles spoil depends on a number of factors. Including how they are stored, expiration date and preparation method. To make pickles, vegetables are dipped in boiling brine with vinegar.
Then they are transferred to a jar and closed tightly. The fermentation process in an acidic solution increases the number of beneficial bacteria. If pickled vegetables undergo a proper fermentation process, they are less likely to spoil prematurely.
Pickles can be stored longer, please indicate expiration date if stored properly. Unopened jars of pickles can be stored for one to two years at room temperature .
If opened and frozen, they can be stored for the same amount of time. But do you need to store homemade pickles in the refrigerator? Yes, you definitely wouldn't want your pickling efforts to go to waste. If you want to extend the shelf life of homemade pickles, it is better to store them in the refrigerator.
How to store lightly salted cucumbers
It has accelerated pickling, so it can stand only from 1 week to 1.5 if the cucumbers are large. The gherkins should be eaten within 2 days. The brine requires cold water. Store the pickling in cellars or refrigerators.
There is no need to cut off the ends of the cucumbers. It is better to prepare this pickling in disposable bags and store for 1 to 3 days on the refrigerator shelf.
To increase the period, you need to prepare a mixture with 1 glass of hot water, 1 tbsp. l. salt, mix everything. Add 1 tsp. ketchup or tomato paste, 0.5 tsp. paprika and 5 cloves of garlic, it must be chopped. Stir everything until smooth and pour into the brine.
How can you tell if your pickles have gone bad?
Pickles lose their crunchy texture over time, but even without it they can still be edible. So how can you tell if your pickles have gone bad? A few signs that indicate a spoiled pickle include a domed jar lid, mold, or black or brown growth on the pickle.
- Check the pickle jar: If the lid of the pickle jar is not flat, but rather has a swollen, domed shape, the contents may have gone bad. This may be due to the jar not being sealed properly. Also check for brown or black growths in the jar. It could be a fungus.
- Just by looking at the brine: You can use your senses to identify a spoiled marinade. If you see a slimy, discolored liquid or the brine appears thickened, it has gone bad. Spoiled pickles do not look bright and become slimy. There may be mold or mildew in the brine.
- By the smell and taste of the brine: Pickles smell sour, but if they give off an unpleasant odor, it's time to throw out the jar. If looking at the pickle and smelling it doesn't help, you can taste it.
If it tastes bad, throw it away immediately. If your brine is homemade, label it. This will help you correct its composition or storage methods in the future.
Rules for storing pickled cucumbers in barrels
The cucumbers are pickled in such a container, and then transferred to another container with lids and sent to the refrigerator shelves.
It is advisable to season the vegetables with mustard and other spices to improve the taste and prevent mold. With sufficient attention to the brine, such cucumbers will last up to 1 year.
Cucumbers are placed in barrels. And there they ferment. For fermentation, brine is made, which after a while begins to ferment. The temperature scale where the barrels are located does not exceed 0 - 1 degree. These indicators cannot exist in an apartment.
Barrel products with a short shelf life. Bacteria develop and the composition of the brine changes. If cucumbers stand for a long time, they lose their shape and taste.
How to store pickles for a longer period?
Vegetables used for pickling should be immersed in brine. Exposing them to air will cause mold to develop.
When stored in jars
To store homemade marinade, the jar must be sterilized. To do this, fill the jar halfway with water. Place it in the oven and heat for two to three minutes or until the water boils. Empty the jar and let the remaining water drain.
While it is still warm but not wet, add the brine. It is also important to sterilize the lids. Fill the lid of the jar with hot boiling water to sterilize it. And leave to dry on a wire rack. Close the jar tightly.
Storage in plastic containers.
If you use a plastic jar, choose food-grade plastic that is odorless. Avoid using aluminum, copper or brass containers. Leave the jar on the counter to speed up the marinating process. The higher the temperature, the better the microorganisms will work.
Also make sure you use a clean fork to remove the vegetables. A wet fork can harbor bacteria and ruin the brine.
So, do pickles spoil? Now that you know the answer, you can prevent spoilage. By storing them in the right conditions, with adequate refrigeration and handling them with care.
Store correctly. And be healthy!
Storage time for pickled cucumbers
The shelf life depends on various indicators:
- twisting methods;
- premises with their conditions;
- containers.
In closed jars
They use different methods for twisting. Consume within 12 months. It is possible to leave more, just check that fungus and infection do not appear.
In open jars
Cans should not sit in refrigerators for a long time. They quickly become infected with fungi. They usually last up to 2 weeks. If they do not become cloudy or moldy, then the product is good.
Storing pickled cucumbers
Pickled vegetables can be distinguished from salted vegetables by taste. During the preservation process, vinegar or another acidic preservative is added to the brine (marinade). Thanks to this additive, storing pickled cucumbers at home becomes longer. It also does not require strict adherence to a certain temperature regime. Preservation in this case occurs by sterilizing the jars. Then the fruits are poured with boiling water twice, and the third time with brine with added acid.
If pickled cucumbers are preserved according to all the rules, storing them will not be difficult. They can be kept not only in a cool cellar, but also at room temperature in the apartment.
There are several rules for storing canned cucumbers (suitable for any type of preservation):
- It is unacceptable to keep preserved food near heat sources;
- glass jars should not be left in the cold (on an open balcony in winter);
- preservation must not be exposed to sunlight;
For storage in a city apartment, dark places such as mezzanines, pantries and kitchen cabinets, which are located far from heating appliances and stoves, are best suited. To cool vegetables before serving, keep them in the refrigerator for several hours.
Features of storing cucumbers
The taste qualities of pickles, as well as their shelf life, also depend on the method of their storage, among which the most popular are storage:
- in banks;
- in barrels;
- frozen.
However, each of these storage methods has its own characteristics, which will be discussed in more detail separately.
In banks
Everyone is familiar with this storage method, since it is the most accessible and proven.
Important! To prevent pickles from spoiling after opening the jar, you should preserve them in small portions in 1-2 liter jars.
Recipes for industrial preservation in jars, as well as home recipes from experienced housewives, can have a lot of differences and variations, but storing pickles this way has general rules:
- preservation can be stored for a long time if the jar is well sealed;
- after opening the jar and breaking the sealed conditions, the sales period for pickled cucumbers is significantly reduced;
- the air temperature should be as low as possible, and the room humidity should be high. Violation of these indicators can cause flowering in the brine and its souring.
Video: storing pickles in the refrigerator
In barrels
Barrel cucumbers must be kept in brine obtained as a result of natural fermentation, in barrels with optimal air conditions from 0...+1°C, which is quite difficult to achieve in an apartment building.
Read more about the benefits and harms of salted and pickled cucumbers.
Storage of barrel pickles is possible for a short time, since the fermentation process continues to occur and bacteria change the composition of the brine over time and the cucumbers in it begin to deteriorate:
- become softer;
- taste changes;
- the smell becomes more pungent and unpleasant;
- cucumbers become covered with mucus.
During industrial storage in warehouses, barrels are sent to special, refrigerated compartments. There they are folded either horizontally or vertically, but in compliance with the mandatory condition - with the tongue hole facing up.
Frozen
The question of whether it is possible to freeze pickles, as well as many other fresh vegetables, probably interested thrifty housewives after opening a jar of canned pickles.
Important! After defrosting, pickles can only be used in dishes that require heat treatment of this ingredient.
It is indeed possible to store salted vegetables in the freezer, but you should know the technology for implementing this process:
- Cucumbers are removed from the brine.
- Dry and put in a durable plastic bag.
- Sent to the fast freezing department.
- Transfer to the main freezer for long-term storage.
