What to do if pickles are too salty: here's how to fix the situation

01.02.2023 18:02

There is no need to throw away oversalted winter treats, because they are very easy to fix.

No special solutions or tricky actions are needed. Everything is very simple and clear.

There are many recipes that describe how to prepare pickled cucumbers.

It says there how much salt, sugar, and vinegar to add so that the vegetables are crispy and the brine doesn’t become cloudy.

But even experienced housewives make mistakes. Summer is full of things to do, and in the hustle and bustle it is easy to confuse one recipe with another or forget that salt has already been added. Situations can be different, but there is no need to despair. You just need to correct the defect and enjoy crispy cucumbers.

Cucumbers
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How to remove excess salt

There is a jar of cucumbers on the table that are impossible to eat, they are so salty. In this case, you need to drain the brine and fill the container with regular water.

Then the jar should be placed in the refrigerator for 8-10 hours or overnight. The excess salt will pass into the water.

If the trick worked too well and the cucumbers became bland, then add a little salt and a drop of vinegar to the brine.

Author: Dmitry Bobrovich Internet resource editor