Cucumbers in honey–mustard brine

Name: Cucumbers in honey–mustard brine
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kg cucumbers; 400–500 ml water; 100 ml vinegar; 100 g sugar; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tbsp salt (approx. 10 g); 1 tsp curry powder; 2 tbsp mustard; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tsp pepper; 3–4 garlic cloves; a few allspice berries

If you're looking for something special to add character to your sandwiches, meats, or salads, cucumbers in a honey–mustard brine will hit the spot! The sweetness of honey, the gentle heat of mustard, and aromatic spices create a combination that will delight everyone. They're ideal both as a side for dinner and as a quick snack for work or school. Best of all, you can make them as you go or pasteurize them and enjoy their flavor all winter long.

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Recipe for cucumbers in honey–mustard brine

Preparation:

In a pot, combine water, apple cider vinegar, mustard seeds, salt, and curry powder. Bring to a boil, then set aside to cool.
Add mustard and honey to the cooled brine, stirring until smooth.
Chill the washed cucumbers in cold water, pat dry, and cut into pieces.
Then transfer them to a jar together with the spices.
Pour in the brine, insert a jar weight, screw the jar closed, and leave for at least five days to develop flavor, or pasteurize and store for the winter.