Gherkins "Spreewald style"

Ingredients

Directions

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   1) Peel the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut the flesh into thick slices. Peel onions and cut into rings

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   2) Bring vinegar, 1 l water, salt, sugar, mustard and peppercorns, bay leaf and onion rings to the boil in a large pot. Add cucumbers, bring to the boil and simmer for about 5 minutes

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   3) Wash the dill and pluck roughly. Remove the cucumbers with a skimmer and fill them with dill into prepared preserving jars. Bring the cucumber stock to the boil, season to taste and pour over the cucumber. Close immediately and let cool off. Store in a cool and dark place

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   Preparation time approx. 45 min

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   Shelf life: approx. 2 months