These finnish-style marinated cucumbers they are perfect for the winter: crunchy, aromatic and very tasty. The recipe is simple and practical, especially for those who do not want to waste time with repeated pouring of boiling water over cucumbers or sterilizing jars after filling.

I have already been preparing them for a long time and every time they quickly disappear from the pantry. They go very well next to potatoes, steak, stews or any homemade food.

Why this recipe is worth trying

This method is appreciated because it is done quickly, and the cucumbers come out tasty and well-flavored.

Recipe advantages:

• you should not pour hot water several times over the cucumbers;
• no need to sterilize jars after filling;
• cucumbers are prepared directly in the marinade;
• the result is crispy, aromatic and suitable for winter.

Ingredients

For this recipe you need:

• 3 kg cucumbers
• 3 liters of water
• 6 tablespoons coarse salt for pickles
• 400 g sugar
• 360 ml 9% vinegar
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 3 bay leaves

Method of preparation

1. Preparing cucumbers

Wash the cucumbers very well, then put them in a bowl of cold water for about 2 hours.

This step helps them stay firmer and crispier.

After they have soaked, cut off the ends of the cucumbers from both sides. If they are bigger, you can cut them into suitable pieces. If they are small, you can leave them whole or cut them in half.

2. Marinade preparation

In a large pot, put those 3 liters of water.

Add:

• salt;
• the sugar;
• mustard seeds;
• bay leaves.

Put the pot on the fire and let the marinade reach the boiling point.

When it starts to boil, add 9% vinegar and let the mixture boil again.

3. Boiling cucumbers in the marinade

Add the cucumbers to the hot marinade and mix gently.

Give it a few minutes, until you notice that they start to change color. After they become slightly lighter, boil them for about 3 minutes.

Then take the pot off the heat.