Watermelons in a jar for the winter can be prepared not only with sugar syrup, but also deliciously salted. This preparation will serve as an ideal snack on the festive table. It is worth noting that this original preservative is prepared very quickly and easily.
How to pickle watermelons in a jar for the winter: a step-by-step recipe
Snack ingredients:
- boiled water - 2 l;
- sweet red watermelons - 1-2 pcs.;
- vinegar 9% - 30 ml;
- table salt - 60 g;
- granulated sugar - 40 g (add if watermelons are not too red).
Features of the choice of the main component
Salted watermelons in a jar for the winter are well obtained from red and ripe berries. Such a product should be selected by the dried tail, as well as by the “empty” sound that is emitted when knocked on it. By the way, it is advisable to purchase this ingredient at the end of August or at the very beginning of September. After all, it is at this time of year that the berry ripens on its own, without the addition of any kind of nitrates. If you come across an immature product, then do not despair, as you can also make a delicious snack out of it.
Processing the main ingredient
Decided how to pickle watermelons in banks? But before that, they should be handled well. Large berries must be carefully peeled to red pulp (seeds can be left). Next, watermelons need to be cut into half circles with a thickness of up to 1.5 centimeters. In order for the ripe product to freely enter the glass jars, it is recommended to divide it again into small segments.
Preservative decoration
Watermelons in the bank for the winter are well salted only in small glassware (0.5 l or 750 g). Before laying the processed berries in them, it is advisable to sterilize the containers on gas or in a double boiler. Similarly, you need to do with the covers. After that, watermelons should be carefully placed in a sterilized container, preserving their holistic appearance as much as possible.
Marinade preparation
Before pickling the flesh of a berry, pour water into a metal saucepan and bring it to a boil. Next, the hot liquid must be poured into the filled cans, covered with lids and kept in this state for about 8-10 minutes. After this, the brine must be poured into the dishes again and boiled. But at the same time, it is necessary to pour table salt and granulated sugar (if desired) into the marinade, as well as pour vinegar essence. Next, the procedure with the injection of brine into cans needs to be repeated.
The final step in the preparation of snacks
After the watermelons in the banks are filled with marinade for the winter, they should be rolled up and turned upside down. Thus, it is advisable to stand the dishes until the next day. During this time, they will completely cool down, and they can be removed to the cellar, refrigerator or underground. It is worth noting that such an appetizer will be completely ready for use only after 2-3 weeks. For half a month, the berries are completely saturated with aromatic marinade, will become salty and very tasty. You can present this original workpiece to the festive table or eat it just like that with some hearty dinner.