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cornichons à l’aneth

Cornichons à l’aneth: Easy Lebanese Cucumber Conserve Recipe

Discover the delightful taste of cornichons à l’aneth with this easy Lebanese cucumber conserve recipe, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Sterilizing Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 40

Ingredients
  

Cucumber Marinade
  • 1.6 kg Lebanese cucumbers washed and quartered
  • 750 ml white vinegar (5% acetic acid)
  • 1 liter water
  • 125 ml sugar
  • 12 whole black peppercorns
  • 4 steams fresh dill
  • 12.5 ml mustard seeds
  • 4 cloves garlic

Equipment

  • large stainless steel pot
  • sterilized jars
  • non-metal utensil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and scrub the Lebanese cucumbers. Trim the ends and cut them into lengthwise quarters.
  2. In a large stainless steel pot, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, sterilize the empty jars in boiling water for 5 minutes.
  4. Place a sprig of dill at the bottom of each hot jar, followed by distributing the mustard seeds.
  5. Pack the cucumber quarters and garlic cloves into the hot jars, leaving a 2 cm (3/4 inch) space at the top.
  6. Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers, leaving a 1 cm (1/2 inch) space at the top and ensuring the cucumbers are completely submerged.
  7. Insert a non-metal utensil into the jars and stir to release any air bubbles. Add more brine if necessary.
  8. Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, feel free to add chili flakes or swap vinegar types. Let the pickles sit for a few days before tasting for maximum flavor development.

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