Pickled Cucumber - Salatalık Turşusu
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Pickling time
8 d
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Total Time
8 d 10 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
16 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Turkish
Pickled Cucumber - Salatalık Turşusu
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Pickled cucumber, known as Salatalık Turşusu in Turkish, has a crisp texture and a tangy flavor. It pairs well with meals, adds a great touch to sandwiches, or makes a refreshing snack straight from the jar.
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Ingredients
- 650 g small cucumbers
- 1½ cups white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups water
- 7 cloves garlic
- 2½ tablespoon salt (coarse sea salt or rock salt)
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon citric acid (or sliced 1 lemon)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and trim the ends. You can poke small holes in each cucumber to help the brine penetrate faster.
- Arrange the cucumbers tightly inside of a sterilized jar and place garlic cloves and lemon slices around the cucumbers.
- In a pot, heat water, vinegar, sugar, citric acid, and salt until the salt dissolves. Allow it to cool to room temperature before pouring over the cucumbers.
- Ensure the cucumbers are fully submerged in the brine. Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dark place. The pickles will be ready in about 7–10 days, with flavors intensifying over time.
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Notes
- Use small, firm cucumbers with thin skin for crunchy pickled cucumbers. Overly large or waxed cucumbers tend to become soft during pickling.
- Use non-iodized salt – Regular table salt can cloud the brine and affect the taste.
- Adjust the amount of salt and sugar according to your taste preferences. The salt adds flavor and helps with preservation, while the sugar balances the acidity of the vinegar and lemon juice.
- Feel free to add additional flavorings such as bay leaves, fresh dill, or mustard seeds.
- Keep cucumbers fully submerged – Weigh them down with a small plate or fermentation weight if needed.
- Adjust the vinegar – More vinegar results in a sharper taste while less creates a milder pickle.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
16kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
0.4g
(1%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.002g
Sodium
1094mg
(46%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
43IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1094mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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