Pickled cucumbers with onions

Cookinero 7 May 2025

Delicious and crispy pickled cucumbers from Bulgaria were in great demand during the Soviet era, but were in short supply. It is easy to prepare this popular snack at home. The special feature of the recipe is that the cucumbers need to be pickled together with onions and carrots. Unlike classic pickles, a little more sugar and salt is used here. The marinade is soaked in the aroma of vegetables, giving the cucumbers an unusual taste, familiar to many from childhood. The products are indicated based on a liter jar.

How to cook Pickled cucumbers with onions

Step 1

Pickled cucumbers with onions

Prepare a jar with vegetables. Put garlic cloves, peppercorns, bay leaf on the bottom of the jar, add onion rings. Then put cucumbers and carrots alternately throughout the jar. Pour boiling water over the cucumbers to sterilize for 20 minutes. Then drain the water. Pour water over them again for the same amount of time.

Step 2

Pickled cucumbers with onions

Prepare the marinade. Drain the water from the second pouring of cucumbers into a saucepan, add salt and sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, pour in vinegar, cook for 20-30 seconds.

Step 3

Pickled cucumbers with onions

Marinate cucumbers with onions. Pour the hot marinade over the cucumbers. Roll up the jar, check if the liquid is leaking. After that, turn the container upside down, wrap it in a warm blanket, let it cool completely, and then put it in the cold.

Pickled cucumbers with onions - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, apple cider vinegar can be used for a slightly sweeter, fruitier flavor. The acidity level is similar, so it won’t affect preservation.
Once opened, they’ll stay fresh for about 2-3 weeks if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Absolutely! Replace sugar with a keto-friendly sweetener like erythritol, or simply leave it out for a tangier taste.
Thin (⅛-inch) rings or half-moons work best for even pickling and a pleasant texture.
Yes! Bell peppers, cauliflower, or jalapeños make great additions. Adjust marinating time based on veggie density.
Double sterilization ensures bacteria are eliminated, which is crucial for safe long-term storage.
The blanket helps slow cooling, improving seal formation, but you can skip it if storing in the fridge immediately.
Freezing isn’t recommended—it changes their crisp texture. Properly sealed jars last up to 1 year in a cool pantry.

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