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Pickled Cucumbers

Name: Pickled Cucumbers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 135 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 3 kg fresh pickling cucumbers; 2.5 L water; 75 g non-iodized salt (30 g/L); 1 small horseradish root; 1 bunch dried dill (stems and flower heads); 5–6 garlic cloves; 2 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp whole peppercorns; sour cherry or oak leaves (optional)

Pickled cucumbers are a traditional Romanian preserve, kept in brine with spices to be enjoyed throughout the winter. Careful hygiene and following the recipe guarantee they'll last until spring.

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Servings

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Prep

45 min

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Cook

135 min

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Total

3 h (+ 3-4 weeks fermentation)

🥘Ingredients

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌱Vegan🥗Vegetarian✝️Orthodox fasting🐟Pescatarian🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto

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Yield

3 kg whole pickled cucumbers in jars (for 10-12 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

After fermentation, keeps for 6-8 months in cool, dark place.

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Freezer

Do not freeze — texture will be completely compromised.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 100 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

1 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Traditional Romanian soups

🥂Pork steak or stew

🥂Polenta with cheese and sour cream

🥂Romanian plum brandy or horincă

💡Variations

With intense garlic: increase garlic amount for stronger flavor.

Spicy: add hot peppers or chili seeds for spicy version.

With coriander: add coriander seeds for exotic aroma.