European
Sweden - Side Dishes
Inlagd Gurka
Chef's Menu Description
Traditional pickled cucumbers steeped in a classic spiced pickling brine with yellow mustard seeds, crown dill, and whole black peppercorns. Crispy, sweet, and delightfully sharp.
Ingredients
- • 600g small firm pickling cucumbers (Västeråsgurka), sliced in ridged rounds
- • 150ml distilled vinegar (ättiksprit 12%)
- • 250g granulated sugar
- • 300ml water
- • 1 tbsp yellow mustard seeds
- • 2 heads fresh crown dill (krondill) or dill sprigs
- • 1 tbsp sea salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse cucumbers thoroughly and slice into 4mm rounds. Toss with 1 tbsp sea salt in a colander and let drain for 1 hour, then pat dry.
2
Phase 2
Combine vinegar, sugar, water, and mustard seeds in a stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer until sugar dissolves completely, then cool.
3
Phase 3
Pack sliced cucumbers tightly into sterilized glass preserving jars, layering with fresh crown dill heads throughout.
4
Phase 4
Pour the cool pickling brine over the cucumbers until submerged. Seal tightly and mature in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before opening.